Big data can be used to discriminate, says government review

Big data can be used as a tool to discriminate against Americans in areas including housing and employment, according to a soon-to-be-released government review of big-data use. For example, employers can decide not to hire us if they think we live too far away, while banks can use data brokers’ products to target financially vulnerable people with high-interest loans.

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