The Privacy Boom Is Going to Change Everything

The Privacy Boom Is Going to Change Everything
Early this month, Hayley Tsukuyama was talking to an American legislator about digital privacy. It’s one of the main topics of concern for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), where she works as a legislative activist.The unnamed legislator was eager not just to learn more about threats to privacy, but to share a disturbing story.This article is part of CoinDesk’s Privacy Week series.The lawmaker had recently heard that Target, by using data gathered about the shopping habits of a teenage customer, had determined that she was pregnant. Target then sent flyers and coupons for maternity goods to the girl’s home –…