Data Scrambling: Fundamental Concepts in Digital Privacy & Security

The Department of Anthropology will host a lunch lecture and discussion by Orla O’Sullivan, PhD Student, on basic concepts in digital privacy and security and its relevance for everyone. Orla brings five years of experience working at the intersection of human rights, social development, and digital technology.

The session hosted by the Department of Anthropology offers participants an opportunity to learn about theoretical and practical aspects of online privacy and security to develop skills empowering them to conceptualize, discuss, and implement them in nuanced ways.

What are digital privacy and security, and how do they differ? What is encryption, and how does it work? How can one take stock of their informational assets and determine how best to store them? Moreover, why is developing a digital security mindset relevant for every person using the Internet? These are questions that this session will explore and that will provide participants with practical resources to increase their data literacy and choose tools that meet their individual needs.

Specifically, the workshop aims to teach participants ways to conceptualize digital privacy and security so that they can critically assess their needs and the limitations of specific tools. Instead of providing a how-to guide on which tools to use, the workshop will present scenarios for participants to gain situational awareness as they evaluate needs and preferences amid the ever-changing technological landscape.

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