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Emerging Technologies
User choice: the simple solution to the tech trust crisis
The temptation to profit from personal data has to be stemmed if the internet of things is to fulfill its potential.
John S. Chen is the Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry Ltd. Previously, he served as the chief executive officer and president of Sybase, an independent software vendor specializing in data management, analytics, and mobility technology. He is currently a director of Wells Fargo & Company and Walt Disney Company.