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Description

A CryptoParty is a grassroots decentralized movement that was started to educate the general public about digital privacy and cryptography topics that are pertinent to their lives. It is traditionally a series of workshops that are offered in person. However, we are the in the social distancing age, so the Politics of Code Spring of 2020’s class decided on hosting a web-based CryptoParty aimed at students and educators.

First we start with a general introduction on digital privacy, what it means and why it should matter to you. Then we dive into exactly how platforms like Zoom, Blackboard, and learning analytics like NYU classes are using your data and what the digital privacy concerns that come with using them are.

The last section of our webpage helps explain to users tips on how to keep your data safe while working from home. This is done using common cryptographic advice (explaining strong passwords to users and setting up two-factor authentication for example) and then the user is presented with specific comparisons between the various tools that are available to the users (the different messaging apps, VPNs, video apps, etc)

IM Abu Dhabi

IM-UH.3310

Politics of Code

Privacy/Security