(from an interview published in IEEE Security and Privacy June 2007)
Well, privacy means a
lot of things to a lot of different peo-
ple. But I look at that first definition
by Warren and Brandeis --- the right
to be let alone. In today’s context, I
think it really means that you’re able
to control information about your-
self and reveal things about yourself
based on your own decisions, rather
than having other people reveal
things about you.
(from a talk at Harvard, May 6, 2009, Designing
Software Systems that Comply with Privacy Laws)
Properly protecting information is in all our best interests, but it is
a complex undertaking. The fact that regulation is often written by
non-technologists, introduces additional challenges and
obstacles. Moreover, those who design systems that collect, store, and
maintain sensitive information have an obligation to design systems
holistically within this broader context of regulatory and legal
compliance.
(from
Prof. Antón's commencement address to her high school alma mater, 2007)
We each have our personal crosses to bear in life. But, I'm convinced
that the crosses we bear are the greatest gifts we receive from God
because they make us stronger and help us to never take anything for
granted and to savor every moment of every day. I suspect I've worked
much harder than many of those around me to overcome my challenges, but
I have no regrets. Trust me when I say that the more you put into
something, whether it be your Church, your family, your friends, your
education, or your job, the more you, and those around you, will get out
of it.
It's unfortunate how those to whom things come easy are sometimes
satisfied with just getting by and taking the easiest path. In contrast,
there are those who struggle mightily to overcome obstacles and they
persevere until they succeed. Just think about the many inspiring
Olympic athletes who overcome debilitating injuries and then win the
gold medal! You should never be satisfied with just getting by. Never
settle for the easy path.
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