Why You Can’t Truly Opt Out of Data Collection - OSINT & Privacy

Yael Grauer drinks Empress Southside while walking us through data colletion, OSINT, and privacy concernsWhat happens when your personal data is scattered across the internet and anyone can find it? This week, we shake up an Empress Southside with Yael Grauer and dig into the world of OSINT and privacy. From voter rolls to real estate records, Yael shows how data brokers collect, connect, and cash in on your information, and why “opting out” is rarely the clean escape it sounds like. We talk about the investigative tools used by journalists and hackers alike, the legislative landscape that’s struggling to keep pace, and the small but powerful moves you can make to reclaim a sliver of privacy in a surveillance-heavy world.

About The Show:

Hackers On The Rocks mixes refreshing conversation with potent cybersecurity insights. Each episode tackles a specific software vulnerability class and a cocktail. Both go down easy. Cheers!The cybersecurity world is a vibrant mix of technical talent and strategic minds. Here at Hackers on the Rocks, we raise a glass to the unsung heroes: the practitioners. While the broader community encompasses diverse roles including governance, risk, and compliance managers, network analysts, and incident responders, our podcast celebrates the hackers on the front lines. It is researchers who are deciphering code, digging into products, and finding unintended consequences within design implementations. Join us as we raise a glass to their expertise and translate their knowledge into clear, actionable insights for everyone.