Glassroots Initiative
Glassroots Initiative
Glassroots Initiative
A collective force for digital transparency
As our increasingly digital world escalates risks to privacy and personal data, the need for transparency and accountability has never been higher. The Glassroots Initiative aims to solve these challenges head on with a collective, grassroots effort. Khoury College faculty and experts across Northeastern work together to conduct relevant research, develop tools to combat emerging threats, advocate for public policy changes, and furnish real-time information to protect and empower consumers.
A collective force for digital transparency
As our increasingly digital world escalates risks to privacy and personal data, the need for transparency and accountability has never been higher. The Glassroots Initiative aims to solve these challenges head on with a collective, grassroots effort. Khoury College faculty and experts across Northeastern work together to conduct relevant research, develop tools to combat emerging threats, advocate for public policy changes, and furnish real-time information to protect and empower consumers.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problemNetwork transparency –Algorithmic accountability –Data sovereignty –
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problemNetwork transparency –Algorithmic accountability –Data sovereignty –
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
A collective force for digital transparency
As our increasingly digital world escalates risks to privacy and personal data, the need for transparency and accountability has never been higher. The Glassroots Initiative aims to solve these challenges head on with a collective, grassroots effort. Khoury College faculty and experts across Northeastern work together to conduct relevant research, develop tools to combat emerging threats, advocate for public policy changes, and furnish real-time information to protect and empower consumers.
A collective force for digital transparency
As our increasingly digital world escalates risks to privacy and personal data, the need for transparency and accountability has never been higher. The Glassroots Initiative aims to solve these challenges head on with a collective, grassroots effort. Khoury College faculty and experts across Northeastern work together to conduct relevant research, develop tools to combat emerging threats, advocate for public policy changes, and furnish real-time information to protect and empower consumers.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problemNetwork transparency –Algorithmic accountability –Data sovereignty –
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problemNetwork transparency –Algorithmic accountability –Data sovereignty –
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
Tech platforms are the world's most profitable companies—and the industry's footprint grows every day. Glassroots is building a counterbalancing force that increases transparency and accountability.
Christo Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of BS in Cybersecurity Program
Tech platforms are the world's most profitable companies—and the industry's footprint grows every day. Glassroots is building a counterbalancing force that increases transparency and accountability.
Christo Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of BS in Cybersecurity Program
Tech platforms are the world's most profitable companies—and the industry's footprint grows every day. Glassroots is building a counterbalancing force that increases transparency and accountability.
Christo Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of BS in Cybersecurity Program
Tech platforms are the world's most profitable companies—and the industry's footprint grows every day. Glassroots is building a counterbalancing force that increases transparency and accountability.
Christo Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of BS in Cybersecurity Program
Taking a holistic approach to a global problem
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- Network Transparency – How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- Algorithmic Accountability – How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- Data Sovereignty – How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problem
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- Network Transparency – How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- Algorithmic Accountability – How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- Data Sovereignty – How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problem
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- Network Transparency – How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- Algorithmic Accountability – How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- Data Sovereignty – How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
Taking a holistic approach to a global problem
The Internet opens your door to the world, and brings the world to your door—for better or worse. To counter the inherent dangers of always-online technology and far-reaching networks, the Glassroots team focuses on helping consumers and content providers, as well as policymakers and regulators, better understand three primary concerns:
- Network Transparency – How Internet service providers (ISPs) interfere with Internet traffic, and the impact on user experience, competition, and net neutrality
- Algorithmic Accountability – How the algorithms people rely on make calculations and exhibit bias, and what impact these systems have on people
- Data Sovereignty – How data is collected, shared, and used by parties across the Internet, and why consumers deserve more transparency and control
Glassroots faculty and students work in research areas at the junction of digital transparency—algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and data science—while also integrating the broader effects of law and public policy in the courtrooms and boardrooms across the world.
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
Beware your personal information
User tests and online tracking tools put your information at risk. Glassroots shines a light on these tactics to raise awareness and accountability.
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
Beware your personal information
User tests and online tracking tools put your information at risk. Glassroots shines a light on these tactics to raise awareness and accountability.
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
Beware your personal information
User tests and online tracking tools put your information at risk. Glassroots shines a light on these tactics to raise awareness and accountability.
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
Beware your personal information
User tests and online tracking tools put your information at risk. Glassroots shines a light on these tactics to raise awareness and accountability.
100s
of websites conduct ethically dubious user tests without consent
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
<50%
of demographic and interest inferences made by online trackers are accurate
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
<50%
of demographic and interest inferences made by online trackers are accurate
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
<50%
of demographic and interest inferences made by online trackers are accurate
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
<50%
of demographic and interest inferences made by online trackers are accurate
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
>90%
of an average person's web page visits are observed by online trackers
Putting our work in the hands of the public
Glassroots is committed to conducting research and creating tools in the public sphere. By developing long-term studies and independent audits of technologies—then sharing the results and ratings for all to see—we drive awareness and transparency in pursuit of accountability.
Our goal? For consumers to understand what personal information is being collected, and by whom. For technology platforms to be held accountable. For regulators to better enforce existing laws, and policymakers to write even better ones.
Putting our work in the hands of the public
Glassroots is committed to conducting research and creating tools in the public sphere. By developing long-term studies and independent audits of technologies—then sharing the results and ratings for all to see—we drive awareness and transparency in pursuit of accountability.
Our goal? For consumers to understand what personal information is being collected, and by whom. For technology platforms to be held accountable. For regulators to better enforce existing laws, and policymakers to write even better ones.
Putting our work in the hands of the public
Glassroots is committed to conducting research and creating tools in the public sphere. By developing long-term studies and independent audits of technologies—then sharing the results and ratings for all to see—we drive awareness and transparency in pursuit of accountability.
Our goal? For consumers to understand what personal information is being collected, and by whom. For technology platforms to be held accountable. For regulators to better enforce existing laws, and policymakers to write even better ones.
Putting our work in the hands of the public
Glassroots is committed to conducting research and creating tools in the public sphere. By developing long-term studies and independent audits of technologies—then sharing the results and ratings for all to see—we drive awareness and transparency in pursuit of accountability.
Our goal? For consumers to understand what personal information is being collected, and by whom. For technology platforms to be held accountable. For regulators to better enforce existing laws, and policymakers to write even better ones.
Making an impact
The experts contributing to the Glassroots Initiative lead the way on research impacting data security, consumer privacy, and digital transparency. Our work includes:
- The Mon(IoT)r Lab, a first-of-its-kind “living lab” that studies smart devices and measures Internet of things (IoT) privacy leaks.
- L-ReCon for home routers that provides transparency and control over network traffic.
- Research to make ridesharing systems more transparent—and a collaboration with the San Francisco County Transportation
- Authority on the first large-scale report analyzing Uber and Lyft activity in a major city.
- Algorithm auditing of large-scale systems that reveal bias in search engines, hiring practices, and more.
- In-depth studies exploring the misuse of targeted advertising, leaked user data, and privacy infringement.
Of course, the push for digital transparency never stops. Which is why research is a top strategic priority for Khoury College—and why we ask you to support our research.
Making an impact
The experts contributing to the Glassroots Initiative lead the way on research impacting data security, consumer privacy, and digital transparency. Our work includes:
- The Mon(IoT)r Lab, a first-of-its-kind “living lab” that studies smart devices and measures Internet of things (IoT) privacy leaks.
- L-ReCon for home routers that provides transparency and control over network traffic.
- Research to make ridesharing systems more transparent—and a collaboration with the San Francisco County Transportation
- Authority on the first large-scale report analyzing Uber and Lyft activity in a major city.
- Algorithm auditing of large-scale systems that reveal bias in search engines, hiring practices, and more.
- In-depth studies exploring the misuse of targeted advertising, leaked user data, and privacy infringement.
Of course, the push for digital transparency never stops. Which is why research is a top strategic priority for Khoury College—and why we ask you to support our research.
Making an impact
The experts contributing to the Glassroots Initiative lead the way on research impacting data security, consumer privacy, and digital transparency. Our work includes:
- The Mon(IoT)r Lab, a first-of-its-kind “living lab” that studies smart devices and measures Internet of things (IoT) privacy leaks.
- L-ReCon for home routers that provides transparency and control over network traffic.
- Research to make ridesharing systems more transparent—and a collaboration with the San Francisco County Transportation
- Authority on the first large-scale report analyzing Uber and Lyft activity in a major city.
- Algorithm auditing of large-scale systems that reveal bias in search engines, hiring practices, and more.
- In-depth studies exploring the misuse of targeted advertising, leaked user data, and privacy infringement.
Of course, the push for digital transparency never stops. Which is why research is a top strategic priority for Khoury College—and why we ask you to support our research.
Making an impact
The experts contributing to the Glassroots Initiative lead the way on research impacting data security, consumer privacy, and digital transparency. Our work includes:
- The Mon(IoT)r Lab, a first-of-its-kind “living lab” that studies smart devices and measures Internet of things (IoT) privacy leaks.
- L-ReCon for home routers that provides transparency and control over network traffic.
- Research to make ridesharing systems more transparent—and a collaboration with the San Francisco County Transportation
- Authority on the first large-scale report analyzing Uber and Lyft activity in a major city.
- Algorithm auditing of large-scale systems that reveal bias in search engines, hiring practices, and more.
- In-depth studies exploring the misuse of targeted advertising, leaked user data, and privacy infringement.
Of course, the push for digital transparency never stops. Which is why research is a top strategic priority for Khoury College—and why we ask you to support our research.
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Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
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