Which Animal Are You?” Take a Quiz, Learn More

Date: Sunday, Oct 12

Time: 14:15 - 15:15 (60 mins)

Session Types: Workshop

This workshop focuses on the importance of online data privacy and security. We will create a “Which Animal Are You?” quiz, where the participants will have to provide some personal details. This exercise will serve as example of how easily personal information can be collected. We will then discuss our comfort levels when sharing data online, especially without reviewing privacy terms often because they are written in a language format that is hard to understand and access, and then discuss how readily available information can lead to security risks. The workshop will end with a session for brainstorming strategies to protect our digital information. In this session we will delve into:
1. Data Aggregation and Profiling: This refers to the process where seemingly unrelated pieces of individual data are collected and combined to construct comprehensive personal profiles.
2. Online Tracking
This mechanism involves websites and third-party entities monitoring and recording user behavior across various online platforms and services.
3. Vulnerabilities to Hacking and Identity Theft
When personal information is readily available, individuals become considerably more susceptible to various cyber threats, including direct cyberattacks, deceptive phishing scams.
4. The Need for Platform Accountability and Digital Literacy
While individuals must understand the mechanisms by which their personal data is utilized online and actively manage and safeguard their digital presence and information, platforms must be held accountable. As, individual efforts are limited without a fundamental commitment to platform accountability, which is essential in ensuring systemic data protection and privacy.
5. Proactive Data Protection Strategies
This segment will explore and detail practical, actionable steps that individuals can implement to effectively minimize their online digital footprint and substantially enhance their overall online security posture.

Moderators/Speakers: Monisha, Nuva