6 May 2024. WBI hosted another Digital Privacy workshop to raise awareness of how personal, browsing and financial data could be exploited online. To support the new migrants’ tech-literacy WBI runs this workshop twice a year in collaboration with City of Portsmouth College.
Participants were surprised to discover that their browsing history and personal information could be exposed to potential identity theft, personal harm and financial loss. Learning about the consequences of unprotected internet surfing made them reflect on their own online activities.
“It was a very useful workshop, we were able to know how we can avoid being cheated , scammed and the importance of privacy and security on our devices.” – Nyombi
Most people pay little attention to how much personal information they share online. Many participants found the case studies eye-opening to the reality of mass data harvesting by organisations such as Google, Meta (Facebook), Amazon and Microsoft.
Participants were keen to know how they could minimise their digital footprints. They asked about private email services and alternatives to Chrome, but their biggest concern was messages shared with family and friends on Whatsapp.
“The workshop was very insightful. It was an eye-opener to online safety. I learnt so much about how important our data is and how to protect it for ours and our children’s safety. I have downloaded some privacy and safe apps as part of what I learnt today. I am glad I participated. Thank you so much.”
– Participant from Egypt
We are grateful to the Digital Privacy advocate from City of Portsmouth College, for facilitating this workshop and for sharing the brilliant Take Back Your Online Privacy User’s Guide 2024.
This workshop is part of our work to increase digital training and employment for migrants to Portsmouth.
