Insight into how data can reveal personal details even if it is seemingly anonymousĮxperience decoding data exposed in a browser history sample to determine facts about the identity of a personĪctions they can take to reduce the amount of personal data they reveal to appsĭate and time: Thursday, October 20, 3 - 4:30 pm ET Participants will have the opportunity to talk openly about data concerns, explore how it is possible to profile a person based only on a typical browser history, and take control by denying unnecessary app permissions on their smartphones.Ī broad understanding of what constitutes data in digital information systems This workshop defines and explores various types of data that are commonly shared and collected online. posting a photo or entering text into a form on a website) and sometimes it is hidden (like location metadata in a photo file, or seemingly disconnected internet searches that can be combined in bulk to reveal your identity and daily habits). Sometimes this data is obvious and under your direct control (i.e.
It uses material created for the Data Detox Kit by Tactical Tech, an international NGO that engages with citizens and civil-society organizations to explore and mitigate the impacts of technology on society.Įvery time you interact with a website, search engine or app, you are revealing information about yourself and your identity. This workshop is part of the U of T Libraries Data Detox Week, happening Oct 19-21, 2022. Instructors: Leanne Trimble, Data & Statistics Librarian, Julia Martyniuk, Liaison and Education Librarian, Gerstein Science Information Centre
Location: Online via Zoom (registrants will receive a link via email) We will end by looking at ways to establish boundaries through positive habits, and outsmart your smartphone.Īn understanding of how habits are formedĪn understanding of the design tricks technologies use to keep us hookedĪpply practical steps to keep your smartphone in checkĭate and time: Thursday, October 20, 12 - 1:30 pm ET We will start by looking at how habits are formed and then explore the ways our phones have been designed to grab our attention. Have you ever wondered where all your time goes when looking at your phone? This workshop is focused on habits and how they are formed.
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