Spence Purnell
Spence Purnell is the director of technology policy at the Reason Foundation.
Spence graduated from Stetson University with a bachelors degree in political science and is working on an MPA at Florida State, where his research has focused on database infrastructure and analytics, economic development, and policy evaluation methods.
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SaltTyphoon Hackers Exploit ‘Backdoor’ Installed by Congress
Regulators shouldn’t complicate an already delicate balance between security, functionality, and privacy. Their bumbling rigidity inadvertently creates new vulnerabilities.
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DOJ Ruling on Google Ignores the Reality of Exclusive Contracts
“Consumers clearly have options when it comes to search, but because they consistently choose one product over the other does not mean that the exclusive contracts indicate anticompetitive behavior.” ~Spence Purnell
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FISA Destroys the Rule of Law
“Evidence…cannot be challenged by opposing counsel and are highly classified. This has resulted in the drone-like ‘rubber stamping’ of warrantless surveillance conducted without oversight or challenge.” ~Spence Purnell
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The Fed (Almost) Ruined Black Friday
“A record $1.3 trillion in credit card debt may be masking a weaker economy than the top-line spending numbers suggest, as consumers accrue debt to maintain a standard of living being crushed by rising prices in housing, groceries, and energy.” ~Spence Purnell
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The Economics of Data Privacy
“Striking a balance that protects individuals’ privacy while fostering an environment conducive to innovation is crucial for nurturing a vibrant, competitive marketplace.” ~ Spence Purnell
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SaltTyphoon Hackers Exploit ‘Backdoor’ Installed by Congress
Regulators shouldn’t complicate an already delicate balance between security, functionality, and privacy. Their bumbling rigidity inadvertently creates new vulnerabilities.
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DOJ Ruling on Google Ignores the Reality of Exclusive Contracts
“Consumers clearly have options when it comes to search, but because they consistently choose one product over the other does not mean that the exclusive contracts indicate anticompetitive behavior.” ~Spence Purnell
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FISA Destroys the Rule of Law
“Evidence…cannot be challenged by opposing counsel and are highly classified. This has resulted in the drone-like ‘rubber stamping’ of warrantless surveillance conducted without oversight or challenge.” ~Spence Purnell
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The Fed (Almost) Ruined Black Friday
“A record $1.3 trillion in credit card debt may be masking a weaker economy than the top-line spending numbers suggest, as consumers accrue debt to maintain a standard of living being crushed by rising prices in housing, groceries, and energy.” ~Spence Purnell
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The Economics of Data Privacy
“Striking a balance that protects individuals’ privacy while fostering an environment conducive to innovation is crucial for nurturing a vibrant, competitive marketplace.” ~ Spence Purnell