Who's Watching You Online? Understanding Digital Surveillance in Everyday day Life. (Part 2)
1 CPE Credits, 0 Ethics Credits
Course Description
Your smartphone knows where you've been. Websites know what you've searched for. Apps track what you click, watch, and buy. But where does all that information go—and who is using it?
In this eye-opening session, you'll discover how corporations, advertisers, data brokers, social media platforms, and technology companies collect vast amounts of information about your daily activities. Learn how this data is used to build detailed profiles about you, predict your behavior, target advertising, shape the content you see, and influence the decisions you make.
Through real-world examples, you'll gain a better understanding of the hidden data economy and the technologies that power modern digital surveillance. Most importantly, you'll learn practical strategies to reduce tracking, improve your privacy, and take greater control of your digital footprint.
What You Will Learn
1.How smartphones, apps, and websites collect data
2.Data brokers and the business of buying and selling personal information
3.Location tracking and online profiling
4.Social media algorithms and targeted advertising
5.Practical tools and privacy settings to reduce tracking
No technical expertise required. This session is designed for anyone who wants to better understand how personal information is collected and used in today's digital world.
