Overview
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Learn about fundamental privacy concepts and techniques in this 25-minute introductory talk. Explore the differences between privacy and security, understand k-anonymity and web tracking, and discover practical tips for protecting individual privacy online. Gain insights into topics such as "Do Not Track," Tor Browser, disabling JavaScript, and general protections. Examine the "nothing to hide" argument and learn how to assess what information is known about you online. Conclude with a quick review of key privacy protection strategies for everyday internet users.
Syllabus
Intro
Privacy vs. Security
I have nothing to hide.
Basics
K-Anonymity
K-Anonymize
What do they know?
Do Not Track
Tor Browser
Disable Javascript
Common Browser
General Protections
Quick Review
Taught by
White Hat Cal Poly