Leading Voices in Privacy and Cybersecurity Highlight mePrism’s Impact

Across academia, cybersecurity, and digital ethics, leading experts are recognizing mePrism’s work to return control of personal data to individuals. Their insights underscore the urgency of addressing data exploitation and the growing need for tools that make privacy accessible and effective.

“Taking control of our data means reclaiming control over our lives.” — Sandra Matz, Columbia Business School

“Taking control of our data means reclaiming control over our lives and the choices we make. MePrism Privacy makes it easy for people to remove unconsented data from the internet. It's a critical step towards a more equitable data ecosystem in which consumers own and benefit from their data.”

Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School, emphasizes the deep connection between data privacy and personal autonomy. Her words affirm mePrism’s mission to ensure every user has the tools to manage and benefit from their digital identity, not surrender it to data brokers and third parties.

“Mass surveillance makes us less safe. It makes us less free.” — Bruce Schneier

“As I wrote in Data and Goliath, ‘Today’s technology gives governments and corporations robust capabilities for mass surveillance. Mass surveillance is dangerous. It enables discrimination based on almost any criteria: race, religion, class, political beliefs. It is being used to control what we see, what we can do, and, ultimately, what we say. It is being done without offering citizens recourse or any real ability to opt out, and without any meaningful checks and balances. It makes us less safe. It makes us less free... We need to fix that, and we need to do it very soon.’ mePrism Privacy is a step in the right direction.”

Bruce Schneier, renowned security technologist and author, connects mePrism’s work to the broader fight against surveillance and data misuse. His endorsement situates mePrism as a meaningful response to the systemic lack of transparency in how personal information is collected and exploited.

“mePrism Privacy helps individuals and organizations streamline the removal process.” — Charles Carmakal, Mandiant Consulting

“Threat actors and scammers exploit personal information that’s publicly available and easy to find. It’s important for individuals to remove their home addresses and phone numbers from the hundreds of data brokers that make the information freely available. While it’s possible to manually request the removal from each individual data broker website, the process is tedious, time consuming, and often requires follow-on requests as data brokers repopulate your information back into their databases months after removal. mePrism Privacy helps individuals and organizations streamline the removal process and reduce personal information exposure.”

Charles Carmakal, Senior Vice President at Mandiant Consulting, highlights the real-world consequences of personal data exposure and validates mePrism’s practical role in reducing risk. His insight underscores the importance of simplifying complex privacy actions for both individuals and organizations.

Upholding Trust in a Data-Driven World

The perspectives of these experts reflect a shared belief: privacy is a foundation of autonomy and safety. mePrism continues to advocate for a digital world where personal data is controlled by the people it belongs to. By making data removal transparent and accessible, mePrism contributes to a future in which privacy and innovation coexist responsibly.

Read more about how mePrism empowers individuals to protect their personal data at meprism.com.