From a Sea of Data to Actionable Insights: Big Data and What It Means for Lawyers

摘要

Big Data is one of the most hyped, and most confusing, terms in technology jargon. We know this to be true because Big Data tells us so. According to The Global Language Monitor, "Big Data" has edged out such classics as "The Cloud" and "The Next Big Thing" as the most confusing tech buzzword of the decade. But even after we peel away the hype, it is clear that Big Data is changing our society-how we research, analyze, plan, think, make policy, form relationships, and shop. This article offers some observations about Big Data to help lawyers understand its scope, its implications for business, and the legal issues that come with it.