You Are the Product—But Do You Own the Data?
May 7, 2025 – New York Law JournalMilton Springut, partner in Herrick's Intellectual Property and Technology Group, and associate Jermaine A. Brookshire, Jr., authored an article for the New York Law Journal discussing how the
legal system has struggled to clearly define personal data ownership as technology continues to evolve.
Milton and Jermaine noted that the "average American's personal data is estimated to be worth as high as $500 - $7,000 annually to data brokers and technology companies. Without established ownership rights, individuals have limited control over how this information is used or who profits from it."
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