Cryptographically Secure Data Analysis for Social Good

Explore a groundbreaking application of secure multi-party computation in this 22-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2018. Discover how researchers analyzed sensitive salary data from 112,600 Boston-area employees to calculate pay disparities across gender and race while maintaining strict confidentiality. Learn about the innovative use of cryptographic tools to balance transparency with privacy, enabling data analysis without compromising individual or company information. Gain insights into the potential of cryptographically secure data analysis for addressing social issues in contexts where data sharing is limited by legal, ethical, or privacy concerns. Understand the real-world impact of this technology in promoting social good while safeguarding sensitive information.