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.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingData 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.
Continue readingPeloton’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.
Continue readingData Privacy + You – Episode 1
We are kicking off a new video series here at Rownd! Centered around the human experience, individuals from all walks of life will be interviewed about their experiences with data privacy.
Continue readingAnother One! Virginia’s New Data Privacy Law
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently signed into law the Consumer Data Protection Act (“CDPA”) which will take effect on January 1, 2023 – the patchwork of data laws is growing and will keep on growing
Continue readingShould you be concerned about your child’s data privacy?
With the rise of educational tools aimed at K-12 students and the lucrative sector attracting new entrants almost daily, data privacy has been front of mind for education activists, think tanks, and government officials alike. And with good reason, as the platforms are collecting massive amounts of data.
Continue readingIntroducing: Privacy Wars!
Welcome to the Privacy Wars! This is a new way to compare and contrast your favorite companies. Everyone compares product quality or customer service, but do they ever compare the complexity of requesting your OWN PERSONAL DATA?
Continue readingIntroducing Privacy Hunt!
While I was looking for a data request form from a favorite fast food restaurant, I discovered how complex it
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