Data & The City
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In a world full of likes, swipes and shares, it's all about connections-but how safe are they really? Data and the City is the scintillating podcast where privacy is as important as the perfect outfit. We dive into the world of GDPR, privacy, data breaches, clever algorithms and online temptations, and discover how to protect yourself in a digital jungle full of temptations and pitfalls.Whether it's dating apps, social media or smart gadgets, we'll show you how to stay stylish and safe online. Because in a world where everyone shares everything ... what are you still keeping to yourself?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/cosmopolitanLicense code: YYPFFQW60ZDIJQG8
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The podcast covers diverse topics including online privacy, data breaches, the implications of AI, and smart technology, with episodes that specifically analyze the impact of GDPR, the nuances of the AI Act, and the interconnectivity of online shopping and consumer data.
In a world full of likes, swipes and shares, it’s all about connections-but how safe are they really? Data and the City is the scintillating podcast where privacy is as important as the perfect outfit. We dive into the world of GDPR, privacy, data breaches, clever algorithms and online temptations, and discover how to protect yourself in a digital jungle full of temptations and pitfalls.
Whether it’s dating apps, social media or smart gadgets, we’ll show you how to stay stylish and safe online. Because in a world where everyone shares everything … what are you still keeping to yourself?
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/cosmopolitan
License code: YYPFFQW60ZDIJQG8
Our latest episode The Algorithm Wears Prada has officially landed — and data darling, it’s serving deception, design, and digital drama in the most impeccably tailored way.
There I was, about to close a website — decision made, exit planned — when suddenly the “leave” button felt harder to find than last season’s it-bag. The “accept all”? Front row, spotlight, impossible to miss. And I couldn’t help but wonder… when did our choices stop being ours, and start being styled for us?
In this episode of Data & The City, we slip into the perfectly cut world of dark patterns — where design doesn’t just guide, it nudges, frames, and sometimes quietly decides. From shopping carts that fill themselves to subscriptions that cling like a bad ex, to interfaces that feel effortless but are anything but… this is your chic survival guide to spotting the seams behind the screen.
This episode’s chapters:
🧵 Dark Patterns Unstitched — From roach motels to confirmshaming and basket sneaking, we unravel the subtle design tricks shaping your choices every day.
🎙️ Behind the Seams with Dr. Mark Leiser — We sit down with a leading expert on deceptive design to explore how dark patterns go deeper than the interface — and what that means for your autonomy online.
👠 The Algorithm Wears Prada — From streaks to shopping and everything in between, we explore how design, psychology, and business models come together to keep you clicking — and what you can do to take back control.
✨ Whether you’re a privacy enthusiast, policymaker, or just someone who’s ever wondered why “decline” feels so hard to find… this episode is for you.
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