How tech companies deceive you into giving up your data and privacy

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October 31, 2018 Today's TED Talk How tech companies deceive you into giving up your data and privacy 12:12 minutes · TED Salon: Society 5.0 Have you ever actually read the terms and conditions for the apps you use? Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad and his team at the Norwegian Consumer Council have, and it took them nearly a day and a half to read the terms of all the apps on an average phone. In a talk about the alarming ways tech companies deceive their users, Myrstad shares insights about the personal information you've agreed to let companies collect -- and how they use your data at a scale you could never imagine. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Talks that will keep you up at night Disquieting, thought-provoking tales that will ensnare your mind and keep you up well into the night. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:12:08 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM How can you uncover your best self? Start by judging other people -- really Uncovering your micro-motives -- that collection of super-specialized things that make your particular heart sing -- are key to finding fulfillment and success at work, say social scientists Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas. And there's a fun way to identify them: observing how you judge others. Read more »   Download the TED app

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