Talk: "Designing Research for Use in Consumer Protection Enforcement"
Making research data that lawyers can use.
Through my work with Consumer Reports, I presented a talk at the IEEE ConPro that gave advice on making research data work for enforcers.
Designing Research and Services for Possible Use in Consumer Protection Enforcement (Research Proposal)
Maggie Oates (Consumer Reports)
Many researchers and technologists are interested in the possibility of their work generating not only a scientific or financial contribution, but also a positive material impact through avenues such as consumer protection action. In many cases, it may be helpful to share their research data directly with regulators. However, there are consent, evidentiary, strategic, and other design concerns for generating data that bridges gaps between academic, product, and regulatory agencies. We propose a brief informational paper that outlines considerations for researchers and developers designing with enforcement in mind, without compromising a project's primary scientific or consumer protection goals. (extended PDF)
Sources of funding: This work was funded by the Omidyar Network, the Sloane Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Ford Foundation.
