DATA, MINE: taking back control from Big Tech
In this episode
We hear a lot about the problems of the data economy. How can we take back control? Philosopher Carissa Veliz explains why governments need to step in to protect our privacy. Then Jack Hardinges from the Open Data Institute talks about exciting new ideas to help steward data for the common good.
AND broadcasting royalty David Dimbleby is here to discuss ‘The Fault Line’ - his new podcast about the run-up to the Iraq War. We chat to David about politics, podcasting and the art of good interviews.
Guests
Carissa Velíz (@carissaveliz) , author of ‘Privacy is Power: Why and how you should take back control of your data’
Jack Hardinges (@jhardinges), program lead for data institutions at the Open Data Institute
David Dimbleby, broadcaster
More info
Data and privacy
Guardian: Give up Google, don't hit 'accept all': how to fight for your privacy (Sep 2020)
Carissa Veliz: Privacy matters because it empowers us all (Sep 2019)
Carissa Veliz: Privacy is a collective concern (Oct 2019)
Data trusts
IPPR: Creating a digital commons (Aug 2020)
RSA: Data trusts: what are they and how do they work? (Jun 2020)
ODI: Data trusts: Lessons from three pilots (Apr 2019)
ODI: Our theory of change