PBS News Hour

The drawbacks to digital surveillance tools for parents

Millions of students will be relying more heavily on technology this year to access their education. The companies behind these digital platforms will accumulate massive amounts of data as a result. But what about the tools and apps parents deploy to keep their kids safe? Law professor and internet privacy expert Leah Plunkett shares her humble opinion on the drawbacks of high-tech surveillance.

The drawbacks to digital surveillance tools for parents

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