Is your data already gone? Fighting back against Big Tech & hackers | Ep. 225

Can individuals and organizations still take control of their data — or has the privacy battle already been lost?

In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Ron DeJesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend (formerly with Grindr and Tinder), to explore the evolving challenges of data privacy, corporate surveillance, and cyber threats.

Topics discussed include:

The long-term impact of data collection by Big Tech and hackers

Why seemingly harmless apps request access to sensitive data

Consumer rights under state privacy laws — and how to exercise them

The potential (and risks) of AI in managing personal data

Whether it’s still feasible to “go off the grid” in today’s connected world

The growing role of transparency, regulation, and digital hygiene

Ron shares expert insights based on years of operational experience in privacy, offering actionable advice for both individuals and businesses looking to navigate a more complex digital landscape.

If you care about digital rights, data security, and where privacy is headed, this is an essential conversation.

:pushpin: Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments.

#DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #TodayInTech #KeithShaw #RonDeJesus #Transcend #AIPrivacy #ConsumerRights #BigTech #DigitalSecurity #TikTokPrivacy #DarkWeb #BraveBrowser #SignalApp #ApplePrivacy #TechPodcast