{"id":10266,"date":"2020-07-09T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oeb.global\/oeb-insights\/?p=10266"},"modified":"2021-05-11T13:34:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T11:34:58","slug":"the-data-detox-kit-simple-tips-to-control-your-digital-traces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oeb.global\/oeb-insights\/the-data-detox-kit-simple-tips-to-control-your-digital-traces\/","title":{"rendered":"The Data Detox Kit: Simple Tips to Control Your Digital Traces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As more and more communications are taking place over social media, messenger apps, and video conferencing tools, controlling your digital traces is crucial. Algorithmic decision-making systems are helping businesses and political campaigns to target you more readily with advertisements and (mis)information. In the face of all of this, protecting your own digital privacy may also mean helping to protect the privacy of your students.<\/strong>

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If you\u2019d like to better control your smartphone data, strengthen your passwords, or get wiser to design nudges and misinformation, you might find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed. Especially if you\u2019re short on time, or looking for a simple way to guide your students on these topics, you\u2019ll be wondering: Which quick steps are the most impactful? Is there an all-in-one resource? Where do you even begin?

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The Data Detox Kit<\/a> by Tactical Tech is a simple, accessible, and holistic resource available online and in printed formats giving you bite-sized tips to control your digital privacy, security, and well-being in ways that feel right to you. Available in 20 languages (and counting), the Data Detox Kit guides are full of interactive resources, downloadable PDFs, and most importantly concrete step-by-step instructions you can easily follow over your coffee break or in a classroom.

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Let\u2019s take a look at each section in more detail!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Increase your online privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a guide on how to de-Googlise your life<\/a>, renovate your social media profile<\/a>, or control your data in the run-up to an election<\/a>, to name a few, look no further than the privacy section. Here, you\u2019ll learn about the personal data that\u2019s most commonly collected and sold by data brokers, and how to make impactful changes to improve your online privacy.

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Secure your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter if your skills are low-tech or high-tech, digital security is a topic with which everyone can better acquaint themselves. In this security section, we walk you through how to strengthen your passwords <\/a>and screenlocks<\/a>, as well as what to do if your data has been breached<\/a>, among other topics.

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Enhance your digital well-being<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the wellbeing section, you\u2019ll find a variety of topics to suit your interests. From smart habits for using your smartphone<\/a>, to learning how to spot design nudges<\/a>, misinformation<\/a>, or more specifically health misinformation<\/a>, we invite you to explore the guides and choose your own Data Detox journey.

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A Data Detox Kit for young people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking for interactive resources to share with middle and high school students (ages 11-16)? Check out our Data Detox Kit x Youth<\/strong> <\/a>resource for printable activities you can use in the classroom or at home to help young people take control of their tech and think about different aspects of their digital lives.

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Give the Data Detox Kit a try now, starting with one of the 5 simple steps you can take to control your smartphone data<\/a>:

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Tidy Up Your Apps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n