06 Platform Accountability with Dr. Amy Zhang

TECCnically Speaking

Amy, Natalie, and Kayleigh talk about the importance of incorporating personal security considerations into user design and how platform governance can be used to combat some of the issues we see in TECC. Natalie and Kayleigh also discuss the Tinder Swindler and attempt Anna Delvey impressions.

Dr. Amy Zhang, assistant professor at the University of Washington, is an award winning researcher and fellow of many prestigious organizations including Harvard University, Google, the Gates Foundation and the National Science Foundation. She has been featured in articles by media outlets all over the world for her innovative work on standards for information credibility and combating online harassment.

Learn more about Dr. Amy Zhang’s impressive research.

Music is “Blonde,” and “Toxic” by Prom Queen.

Produced by Natalie Dolci, Kayleigh Mcniel, and Dylan Morris.
For General Information:

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline [phone]

In Washington State:

Sexual Violence Law Center toll-free [phone] (SVLC), open weekdays

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative for survivors of Distribution of Intimate Images, CCRI Crisis Helpline 844-878-CCRI (2274)
Global Resources:

Chayn global resources written by survivors, edited by experts - many are available in multiple languages

K&L Gates Cyber Civil Rights Project provides free legal help for survivors of distribution of intimate images

Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service - UK