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Exploring Callisto and the Role of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Combating Sexual Assault, (from page 20221031.)

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Rachel, a university student, experienced sexual assault but chose not to report it. Instead, she used Callisto, a platform that employs cryptography to anonymously register assaults and identify serial offenders. Callisto allows survivors to enter details about their assailants securely, triggering notifications to lawyers if a match occurs. This system helps survivors learn if they share an abuser without revealing identities, fostering a sense of community and validation. The text discusses the emergence of privacy-enhancing technologies (Pets), which enable data sharing while maintaining privacy, with applications in various sectors, including healthcare and finance. Pets are increasingly recognized as essential for data privacy in the digital age, with significant potential for future applications across industries.

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Use of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in Sexual Assault Reporting Survivors can report assaults anonymously while identifying repeat offenders through encrypted data. From traditional reporting methods to anonymous reporting using advanced cryptography. In ten years, anonymous reporting may become standard in handling sensitive cases across various sectors. Growing concern for privacy and the need for safe channels in reporting sensitive issues. 5
Rise of Cryptographic Solutions in Various Sectors Cryptographic techniques are increasingly adopted across sectors like health, finance, and government. From limited use in academia to widespread application in real-world problems. In ten years, cryptographic solutions may be integral to data handling in various industries. The need for data privacy amidst increasing data breaches and regulatory requirements. 4
Increased Awareness and Adoption of PETs Awareness of privacy-enhancing technologies is growing among consumers and organizations. From niche awareness to mainstream understanding and application of privacy tech. In ten years, PETs may be a standard requirement for all data handling operations. The escalating importance of data privacy in the digital age. 4
Collaboration Between Unlikely Partners Entities can collaborate without revealing sensitive data, opening new partnerships. From isolated data handling to cooperative data analysis without privacy breaches. In ten years, new business models may emerge based on data collaboration without exposure. The need for compliance with data protection regulations and ethical standards. 4

Concerns

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Underreporting of Sexual Assault Fewer than 10% of survivors report sexual assaults, leading to unaddressed systemic issues on campuses. 5
Data Privacy Risks in Technology Despite advancements in privacy-enhancing technologies, there are still concerns about potential data breaches and misuse. 4
Trust in Cryptographic Systems Survivors and users must trust the technology and its implementation to protect their anonymity and data. 4
Serial Offenders Remaining Active 90% of campus sexual assaults are by serial offenders, highlighting the need for effective preventative measures. 5
Ethical Implications of Data Sharing The balance between privacy and the need for data sharing in various sectors raises ethical concerns. 4
Misuse of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies There is a potential for these technologies to be exploited for illegal activities, despite their intended benefits. 3
Dependence on Technology in Addressing Sex Crimes Relying on technology like Callisto may overlook necessary societal and legal reforms in handling sexual assault cases. 4
Survivor Mental Health and Support The emotional toll of not reporting assaults and reliance on technology for validation and support could be detrimental. 4
Regulatory Challenges Lawmakers may struggle to keep up with the rapid development of technologies that challenge existing privacy laws. 3
Access Disparities to Technological Solutions Not all survivors may have equal access to or knowledge of these technologies, leading to inequality in support. 4

Behaviors

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Anonymous Reporting for Survivors Survivors of sexual assault can report incidents anonymously without fear of identification, facilitating support and legal action. 5
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (Pets) Adoption Increasing use of privacy-enhancing technologies across various sectors to share data while maintaining privacy. 5
Collaborative Data Analysis Organizations can analyze shared data without revealing confidential information, improving insights and decision-making. 4
Healthcare Data Collaboration Independent healthcare institutions pool data for better medical research while preserving patient privacy. 4
Government Data Sharing Initiatives Governments exploring secure methods to share data internationally while protecting citizen privacy. 4
Rise of Crypto-Enabled Privacy Solutions Growth in multiparty computation and privacy technologies within the cryptocurrency space. 4
Empowerment through Knowledge Sharing Victims of crime can gain insight into repeat offenders through shared anonymous data, fostering collective action. 5
Innovations in Cryptographic Techniques Development of advanced cryptographic methods such as zero-knowledge proofs and fully homomorphic encryption for secure data handling. 5

Technologies

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Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (Pets) Techniques that allow data sharing while keeping it private, enabling collaboration without revealing sensitive information. 5
Secure Multiparty Computation A cryptographic method that allows parties to compute shared data without revealing their private information. 5
Zero-Knowledge Proofs A technique that allows one party to prove knowledge of a fact without revealing the fact itself. 5
Fully Homomorphic Encryption A form of encryption that allows computations on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it first. 5
Differential Privacy A method of adding noise to data to protect individual privacy while still providing useful information. 4

Issues

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Cryptographic Innovations in Data Privacy The rise of privacy-enhancing technologies (Pets) that allow data sharing without revealing personal information is transforming how sensitive data is handled across sectors. 5
Serial Offenders and Campus Safety An increase in awareness and tools like Callisto can potentially reduce the prevalence of serial sexual offenders on college campuses. 5
Collaboration in Healthcare Data Sharing Privacy-enhancing technologies may facilitate better collaboration among healthcare providers, leading to improved patient outcomes without compromising data privacy. 4
Global Data Privacy Regulations The growing emphasis on privacy in technology development is likely to influence future data privacy regulations and standards worldwide. 4
Emerging Market for Privacy-Enhancing Technologies With the rise of Pets, new market opportunities are likely to emerge in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity. 4
Public Awareness of Data Privacy Issues As Pets become more prevalent, there is a need for greater public understanding of data privacy and the implications of these technologies. 3
Potential for Misuse of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies As technologies for data privacy advance, there may be new challenges regarding their potential misuse or unintended consequences. 3
The Role of Governments in Data Sharing Governments are becoming more interested in using Pets for cross-border data sharing, raising questions about international data governance. 4