How Is Your Data Being Used?
76% of users believe companies must do more to protect their data online In this brave new data-driven world, "free" often translates to "you're the product they're selling." Don't worry, it's not some dystopian conspiracy... (although, how did they know I wanted that specific-shade-of-green dress?). It's just the reality of the digital age. Every piece of information you share on a website, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, can be used by the owners of that website (read the Terms and Conditions). Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not here to cause panic. But a little awareness goes a long way, right? This post is inspired by a DataCamp course I took on "Responsible AI" (because, even robots need ethics), and it made me reflect on just how much information we give away online. Now let's take a dive into the four types of user data that is collected and what is currently done with it: Types of Data Collected Personal Dat...