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Brewing Bytes: Tech Tales & Safety Fails
Brewing Bytes: where technology meets human safety in an increasingly connected world. Join tech safety experts Megs Shah and Sandy Skelaney as they decode the latest digital developments and their real-world impact on vulnerable populations. Each episode blends current tech news with critical safety insights, exploring how innovations can both help and harm survivors of abuse, trafficking, and tech-facilitated exploitation.
Through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and real-world case analyses, Megs and Sandy bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovations and human safety. Whether you're a tech professional, advocate, survivor, or someone interested in digital safety, Brewing Bytes offers essential insights and practical strategies for navigating our tech-driven world more safely.
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Brewing Bytes: Tech Tales & Safety Fails
Sugar-Coated Surveillance
🎙️ Brewing Bytes: Tech Tales & Safety Fails - Episode 2
Sugar-Coated Surveillance: Is Your Data the Real Product?
Are you aware of how much personal data you're giving away with every app you use? While TikTok's potential ban grabs headlines, the deeper issue is how all apps—from gaming to fitness trackers—turn your data into profit. 🍬💾
Join tech safety experts Megs Shah and Sandy Skelaney as they uncover the hidden dangers of digital surveillance. From shocking data breaches to practical tips, this episode is your guide to protecting your privacy in a world where you are the product.
🔍 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why TikTok's ban is just the beginning of the data privacy debate
✅ Details of the massive Gravy Analytics data breach impacting thousands of apps
✅ How foreign app ownership poses national security risks
✅ Tips for an "app diet" to reduce your digital footprint
✅ How ad networks harvest your data—often without apps knowing
✅ Simple steps to reclaim your privacy without giving up your favorite apps
🧠 Featured Hosts:
Megs Shah: CEO of The Parasol Cooperative, innovating trauma-informed AI solutions
Sandy Skelaney: Anti-trafficking expert and COO of The Parasol Cooperative, advocating for digital safety
Links Mentioned:
📖 Gravy Analytics Breach Report (Wired)
🔒 Forbes: Disable Location Tracking (NSA Warning)
🤖 Ruth: Your Digital Guardian
Stay Connected:
💬 Join the Conversation: What apps do you trust most with your data, and why?
📢 Spread the Word: Share this episode and help us raise awareness about digital privacy!
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