PETs represent one link in the data release chain. This talk will consider some key questions organizations should ask before deploying PETs as part of their data work flow. Examples from NIST's Collaborative Research Cycle will demonstrate the tension between data utility, fidelity, and privacy of synthetic data releases with specific regard to the difficulty in modeling diverse subpopulations.
Gary Howarth
Gary Howarth is a Physical Scientist for the Privacy Engineering Program and the Public Safety Communications Research Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. In that role, he develops and implements programs designed to inform practical implementations of technology. He has a particular interest in the adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies. He earned his PhD in the Chemistry Department at Columbia University. He has previously taught high school science and co-founded the NET Charter High School in New Orleans. Gary lives with his wife and daughter in Rhode Island.