Latanya Sweeney

Latanya Sweeney is a computer scientist and privacy expert known for her work on data privacy and security. She has demonstrated how seemingly anonymous data can be deanonymized, revealing individuals' identities by cross-referencing different datasets. Her research highlights the importance of protecting personal information in digital systems, and she has contributed to policies and practices that enhance privacy protection. Sweeney’s work helps us understand the risks of sharing data and emphasizes the need for stronger safeguards to prevent identity disclosure.