Do you ever feel like you’re being watched?

Well, you’re not imagining it. From loyalty cards to smart devices, we live in a surveillance economy where nearly every click, tap, and purchase is tracked, stored, and sold.

In this episode of The Miseducation of Technology, attorney and tech policy expert Danielle A. Davis, Esq. pulls back the curtain on how digital surveillance works, who profits from your data, and why these systems often hit Black communities hardest.

You’ll learn:

• What “ambient surveillance” really is and how it hides in plain sight
• How your data is bought, sold, and used to influence your choices
• Why bias in these systems creates unequal outcomes for Black communities
• Practical steps you can take today to protect your privacy and reclaim control

This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness. Because once you understand how the system works, you can make smarter choices that protect your data, your future, and your community.

Resources:
Visit AttorneyDanielle.ai for the companion blog post that provides all the links to the data broker opt-outs, privacy tools, VPNs, and more discussed in this episode.