Gary Kovacs: Tracking our online trackers

The video discusses the widespread connectivity of the Internet and the privacy concerns that arise from it. It highlights how personal data is shared and tracked online, often without consent, through behavioral tracking. The speaker introduces the Collusion tool, which visualizes data tracking, and shares personal experiences to emphasize the extent of online tracking. The video concludes with a call to action for greater privacy protection and awareness.

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

• 10%

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

What is the main concern associated with increased internet connectivity?

• Higher internet bills

• Slower internet speeds

• More online advertisements

• Loss of privacy

What is behavioral tracking?

• A tool for blocking ads

• A process of monitoring online behavior

• A way to track physical movements

• A method to improve internet speed

What does the Collusion tool help users visualize?

• Online shopping habits

• Who is tracking their web data

• Websites visited

• Internet speed

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

• 25

• 150

• 50

• 100

What emotion did the speaker feel after seeing their daughter's Collusion profile?

• Amusement

• Confusion

• Indifference

• Enragement

What action does the speaker encourage to protect privacy online?

• Stop using the internet

• Use tools like Collusion

• Ignore the issue

• Pay for privacy services