A few days ago, in a meeting with several professionals from the ICT industry, a respected colleague put forward the following hypothesis: "Lawyers are the ones who will gain the most in the scenario of digital transformation that we are facing" (paraphrasing his statement).
At first it seemed like a very light comment, but it led me to review some data that makes me agree with his statements, therefore I present to the readers of this blog some cases that lead me to think that those who practice Law could become the professionals who are most favored in this era of Siri and Alexa.
CASE: APPLE VS FBI
SCENARIO: CIVIL LIBERTIES VS. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA.
The case arose in 2013 when the U.S. government requested access to an iPhone 5C for the purpose of investigating a terrorist, which Apple refused out of respect for personal data protection. Authorities obtained a federal judge's order to access the contents using modified software. (http://www.abc.es/tecnologia/redes/abci-caso-apple-fbi-cuando-chocan-libertad-privacidad-y-justicia-201602242209_noticia.html).
According to Apple, regarding data security: “iTunes U protects submitted assignments, private conversations, and notes. It encrypts data sent over the internet, stores it in an encrypted format when saved on a server, and uses strong identifiers for authentication. This means that user data is protected from unauthorized access while being transmitted and while being stored on our servers. iTunes U uses a minimum of 128-bit AES encryption, the same level of security used by major financial institutions.” (https://support.apple.com/es-mx/HT204918).
CASE: AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ACCIDENT
SCENARIO: PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SAFETY.
In March of this year, Uber was conducting tests with an autonomous vehicle in Tempe, Arizona, when a 49-year-old woman crossed the road outside of a pedestrian crossing and was hit by the vehicle. As a result of the accident, the woman died upon arrival at the hospital.
Features of an Uber autonomous vehicle:
1. Cameras: The car is equipped with seven cameras located at the front, rear, and sides. These cameras measure near and far field of view to create a comprehensive view of the vehicle's surroundings. This allows the driver to calculate the distance to other vehicles, brake at traffic lights, and respect pedestrians and traffic signs.
2. LIDAR: It is responsible for providing a three-dimensional and 360-degree exploration of the environment, using laser light.
3. Precision sensor: With this technology, the vehicle provides greater accuracy and range thanks to improved resolution.
4. GPS Antenna: The vehicle implements an antenna that provides GPS signal and wireless data capability.
5. Computer: It has a calculation and storage system that allows for real-time data processing. It features an integrated cooling system that optimizes the performance of all components.
(http://www.eltiempo.com/tecnosfera/novedades-tecnologia/como-funcionan-los-carros-de-uber-que-se-conducen-solos-143166)
CASE: WITNESS TO A CRIME
SCENARIO: DATA PRIVACY.
In November 2015 in Bentonville, Arkansas, an Amazon device known as Echo, which is a smart digital assistant and also plays music, was considered by detectives as a potential witness to a murder, considering the Amazon Echo's ability to "listen" and perhaps record what happened at the crime scene.
According to Amazon officials: “Amazon will not disclose customer information without a valid and binding legal demand that has been properly served.” (http://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-38455039)
How Alexa (Echo Amazon) works: