Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
5-2-2025
Abstract
There is an entire world emerging—technology capable of interpreting our brainwaves to predict which ads we’ll respond to, lift our moods, or queue the perfect playlist. U.S. patent filings in neurotechnology are soaring, mirroring the surge seen in gene-editing innovations.
Yet while gene-editing tools have sparked fierce public and ethical debate, neurotechnology companies are quietly amassing vast troves of brainwave data with far less scrutiny. What legal or ethical constraints are in place to govern the collection, use, or commercialization of this deeply personal data? Positioned at the intersection of data privacy, intellectual property, and scientific innovation, these questions demand careful and urgent attention.
Recommended Citation
Flanders, Kayla, "The Legal Vacuum in Cognitive Privacy and Brain Data" (2025). Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog. 400.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/aelj-blog/400
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