Protect Yourself From Internet Surveillance - Monday

It’s easy to get the impression that the U.S. is quickly becoming a surveillance nation. But before the headlines, companies like Google and Facebook created a thriving tracking business model, making money from profiles of you they create based on your data. Now the real issue is the rise of data brokers who gather everything and sell it to anyone. Sadly, it’s gone beyond targeted advertising into overt profiling. Right or wrong, the U.S. federal government is the biggest buyer of this data. But don’t worry, much of your information is also freely available on the Dark Web, so what could possibly go wrong? 

This class first makes you aware of how your digital footprint is being created and used to power the surveillance machines. Then you will get the tools and techniques to significantly reduce or confuse the creation of specific profiles. 

So “Fight the Machine” and sign up today. Your electronic profile won’t be missed.