Whether it’s hacks or leaks, data privacy is the issue of the day. Many say they are concerned about their information online, but what will they share and what do they expect in return? Canvas8 spoke to seven Americans to find out what they’re willing to share about themselves and with whom.

An update of Amazon’s Alexa has made it even easier for users to delete stored voice recordings and their transcribed counterparts. With ongoing concerns about online privacy, people are looking for peace of mind when it comes to managing their data.

Britons’ level of concern over the use of their data by companies has almost halved since 2018. With many consumers fatigued by data policies but also keen to help slow the spread of COVID-19, people are increasingly seeing both the positives and pitfalls of data harvesting.

With digital devices and online platforms generating masses of user data every second, it’s easy to rely on numbers to make decisions – but what are the risks? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Tricia Wang, a tech ethnographer and Nudgestock speaker, to find out why big data needs thick data to make sense.