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January 28th • Technology & Ethics

Data Privacy Day

A global effort to generate awareness about the importance of privacy and data protection. In an era where every click, swipe, and purchase is tracked, the concept of privacy is being fundamentally redefined. This lesson explores if privacy is a dead concept in the digital age, the ethics of corporate surveillance, and whether the convenience of technology is worth the loss of our personal anonymity.

A digital padlock representing security and data privacy

Speaking Discussion

  • Do you ever actually read the terms and conditions before clicking agree on a new app or website? Why or why not?
  • Is privacy still a fundamental human right in the 21st century, or has it become an obsolete luxury for the paranoid?
  • How much do you truly trust large tech companies with your personal data? Is there a limit to what they should be allowed to know?
  • What is the most creepy or intrusive experience you have ever had with targeted advertising or data tracking?
  • In your opinion, should the government have total access to our digital communications in the name of national security and safety?
  • How has the lack of privacy online changed the way you behave compared to how you act in your private, physical life?
  • If you could delete your entire digital footprint right now and start over with total anonymity, would you actually do it?

Activity 1: The privacy Audit

The Task: You are a Digital Privacy Consultant. A client is worried about their online security. Give them 3 practical, non-obvious tips to protect their data without deleting their accounts.

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Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The most private thing about my life is..."
  • "I think social media knows..."
  • "In my opinion, the future of privacy is..."