Abstract: Big data in the sports industry which has led to many concerns over a player’s right to privacy. The use of wearable technology has made it possible to collect video surveillance and biometric data in vast amounts. The excessive video and biometric monitoring of athletes has led players to voice their concerns while revealing the legal limitations in protecting their right to privacy. In an age of social media and technological advancements, the law cannot keep up with big data. To gain more insight into this topic, this paper aims to explain how big data is used in sports while highlighting the dangers of big data usage. HIPAA laws are not enough to protect players due to gray areas in definition and bureaucratic processes. In reviewing the current literature, it has been revealed that there is a grave need for new laws to address privacy concerns in the world of big data and sports.
Keywords: big data, sports, wearable technology, privacy laws, biometrics.
Title: Big Data in Sports: The Downside of Surveillance and a Player’s Right to Privacy
Author: Michael Kim
International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research
ISSN 2348-1196 (print), ISSN 2348-120X (online)
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