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Ulises Ali Mejias and Nick Couldry, "Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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This chapter delves into the invasive practices of major tech companies in collecting personal data, likening it to a new form of colonialism that threatens user autonomy. It also offers strategies for individuals to regain control over their personal information in an increasingly surveilled digital environment.

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