Decoding Tech NOVA Secrets in Your Data: Panel Discussion
Jun 11, 2025
Join Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, Patrick Jackson, CTO of Disconnect, and Eva Galperin, cybersecurity director at EFF, as they dive deep into the secrets of personal data. They discuss the evolution of internet ethics versus data harvesting, highlighting the privacy risks of smart devices. The panel emphasizes the urgent need for advocacy and legislation to protect individual rights amid rampant surveillance. With personal anecdotes and insights, they shed light on navigating the complexities of modern data privacy challenges.
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Gaming Anecdote from Eva Galperin
- Eva Galperin loves playing Crusader Kings 3 for its blend of medieval history and management strategy.
- She enjoys games that allow actions impossible in real life, like kidnapping and cannibalizing the Pope.
Dream of Universal Knowledge Access
- The dream of universal access to knowledge fueled early internet pioneers like Brewster Kahle.
- However, paywalls and limited online library access show that dream has not yet been fully realized.
NSA Experience Shapes Privacy Mission
- Patrick Jackson transitioned from NSA to privacy-focused company Disconnect with deep knowledge of online data threats.
- His NSA experience showed him data’s weaponization and inspired his privacy advocacy work.