We are very excited to announce that Rownd is a part of the 2021 Betalab “Fix the Internet” accelerator. More
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Category: Data Privacy
Starbucks Data Privacy Policy Review
Starbucks has become easily one of the most recognized cups of coffee across the globe. From popularizing the Frappuccino to flaunting a “secret menu”, Starbucks is a fan favorite for many. Something you may be less familiar with, though, is their privacy policy. Let’s dive in!
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The Rise of the Privacy Experience (PX)
You have heard of UX (user experience) and CX (customer experience) and their sisters UI (user interface) and CI (customer interface), but we we want to coin a new term: PX/PI: Privacy experience and Privacy Interface.
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Taco Bell Privacy Policy Review
Taco Bell has become an American staple over the past few decades. Many people are familiar with the Baja Blast, Crunchwrap Supreme and Doritos Locos Tacos. I would be led to say that their privacy policy isn’t as well known as their Fourth Meal specials, though.
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Data Privacy + You – Episode 4
Our fourth episode features Gavin Blas: a former bank teller who has experience within the banking industry. He talks about how data privacy has impacted his career and the type of fraud he saw on a day to day basis. People are using different methods to scam people today than they were even just a few years ago.
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What Does Google Know About You?
The large majority of the internet world utilizes Google and its’ search function. Every single search is recorded and Google is using that information to learn more about you.
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Data Privacy + You – Episode 3
Our third episode features Samantha Scott: a nurse in the United States Air Force with a background in data management. She talks about how data privacy has impacted her career in the military in her current role and how it affects her day to day life.
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The New Apple AirTag: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
With the release of new technology comes inherent risk, but this one is just too risky to sweep under the carpet. On April 30, 2021, Apple released their latest gadget, the AirTag. This tracking device is a little bit bigger than the size of a quarter and can easily be attached to keys, put in your wallet or slipped in your bag. That’s right. Slipped in your bag, potentially without your consent.
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Data Privacy + You – Episode 2
Our second episode features Koty Thelen: a former D1 college athlete, a millennial and a parent. He talks about how data privacy had an affect on him in college and beyond. He discusses how his wallet was stolen in college and how it made him feel. He also highlights how the amount of technology we have with us every single day can be a scary concept.
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Peloton’s poor protections
Unauthenticated access to User Data is a pretty big error. Peloton left an API exposed that did exactly that. Actually, they did so with at least three.
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