- Andrea Peterson
- Reporter
Andrea Peterson covers technology policy for The Washington Post, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, consumer privacy, transparency, surveillance and open government. She also delves into the societal impacts of technology access and how innovation is intertwined with cultural development.
Peterson was previously a tech reporter for ThinkProgress, and her writing has also appeared on Slate and Science Progress. You can follow her on Twitter or send her an e-mail.
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