Online Privacy and Tracking Issues

The video discusses the vast connectivity of the internet and the privacy concerns that arise from it. It highlights the issue of behavioral tracking, where personal data is collected without consent, forming a profile of users. The speaker introduces Collusion, a tool to visualize who is tracking your data online. Through personal experiences, the speaker illustrates the extent of data tracking and calls for action to protect privacy, emphasizing that privacy should not be compromised for internet access.

What percentage of the world's population can go online at any time?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

What is the main concern about the Internet mentioned by the speaker?

• Privacy issues

• Slow speed

• High costs

• Lack of content

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe leaving personal information online?

• Spreading leaves

• Scattering seeds

• Leaving breadcrumbs

• Dropping pebbles

What is behavioral tracking?

• A method to improve website speed

• A way to track physical movements

• A practice of monitoring online behavior

• A tool for enhancing online security

What tool does the speaker introduce to track who is monitoring you online?

• Safari

• Collusion

• Firefox

• Chrome

How many sites were tracking the speaker by the end of a typical day?

• 150

• 50

• 200

• 100

What was the speaker's reaction to the tracking of their daughter's online activity?

• Indifference

• Amusement

• Concern

• Enragement

What action does the speaker suggest we take regarding online privacy?

• Ignore it

• Accept it

• Complain

• Be proactive

What is the speaker's main message about privacy on the Internet?

• It is too expensive to maintain

• It should not be compromised

• It is not important

• It is a lost cause

What does the speaker compare the Internet's memory to?

• A temporary file

• A permanent record

• A fleeting thought

• A short story