Privacy, Data, Costs Project Findings | Arisha Fatma by

arishaf578 — 2024-11-08 21:59:46 UTC

This Google Slides presentation is how I will teach my "subjects" to learn more about taking control of their data and privacy.

arishaf578 — 2024-11-08 22:00:20 UTC

This Google Slides presentation is how I will teach my "subjects" to learn more about taking control of sharing their location.

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 18:43:55 UTC

This is the Google Form I created to streamline how I collect my participants' responses regarding disabling their cookies. I've uploaded a PDF of the form as there were some technical difficulties uploading the form directly to this Padlet. Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/NrpnyNcbX7fp4dPQ9

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 18:55:28 UTC

This is the Google Form I created to streamline how I collect my participants' responses regarding disabling their location. I've uploaded a PDF of the form as there were some technical difficulties uploading the form directly to this Padlet. Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/FjfrCjAVpqMbnCyt7

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 19:26:48 UTC

This PDF shows the responses from the Google form that I have above. I had all my roommates and friends sit down with me as I gave the presentation and they filled out the Google form right after. Here is the link to the spreadsheet with the results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DqKvbkUtkDBNuTQslxmK_ygHNOPdESlWebBga_Noq2I/edit?usp=sharing

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 22:43:35 UTC

This PDF shows the responses from the Google form that I have above. I had all my roommates and friends sit down with me as I gave the presentation and they filled out the Google form right after. Here is the link to the spreadsheet with the results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15uU4teshCQW7HSJ_GYqGMI3ltnO7yxDFVs4gXUPKjUQ/edit?usp=sharing

Results (Disabling Cookies)

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 22:47:41 UTC

The responses collected from the surveys on disabling cookies and adjusting location-sharing settings clearly show that participants became more aware and proactive about their digital privacy. Many participants shared that they felt safer and more confident after making these changes, expressing surprise that such options existed. For example, one participant mentioned, “I feel so much safer now. I didn't even know this was an optional setting,” highlighting how educational initiatives can uncover overlooked tools for privacy. Overall, the act of disabling cookies and limiting location services gave participants a greater sense of control over their personal information. Another key takeaway is the widespread sentiment that some data collection practices, such as constant location tracking or third-party cookies, are unnecessary for most users. Participants voiced that while they understood the need for some level of access (like apps needing regional data), they felt more secure after changing the default settings. The common theme across responses was relief and empowerment, summed up by one participant who noted, “I feel better knowing that my privacy is better protected now.” This demonstrates that simple actions can lead to significant feelings of safety and autonomy.

Results (Disabling Location)

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 22:47:59 UTC

The results from the survey on adjusting location-sharing settings show that participants felt an immediate improvement in their sense of privacy. Many respondents indicated they didn’t see why constant location tracking was necessary for most apps and were pleased to turn these features off or restrict access. One participant’s reflection, “I feel safer and better knowing websites don’t have access to my location,” captures the sentiment shared across responses. The collective feedback points to an increased understanding of how unnecessary location sharing can be limited to protect one’s privacy. This part of the project emphasizes that simple changes in device settings can empower users to guard their location data more effectively.

Overall conclusion for the project

arishaf578 — 2024-11-11 22:49:36 UTC

This project successfully demonstrated the importance of taking simple, actionable steps to protect one's digital privacy. By encouraging others to adjust their settings to disable cookies and restrict location access, we revealed not only the vulnerabilities users face but also the empowerment that comes from understanding and using these privacy tools. The collected evidence showed a common realization: small adjustments can make a significant difference. Ultimately, this project emphasized that digital literacy and proactive measures are essential for fostering a safer online experience.