Inference

Full Title or Meme

Assigning an Entity present on the internet to some category for analysis.

Context

The CCPA defines Inferences: a separate category of data that includes inferences drawn from any of the categories in the CCPA legislation to create a profile about the consumer, including preferences, trends, characteristics, psychological profiles and others.

Problems

Inferences about individuals can rapidly turn into stereotypes and create harm as a result.