2025-08-11 –, Brachium
Language: English
Through a personal journey of self-discovery and experimentation, I share my experiences with managing their online presence in a way that prioritises data protection and show how to leverage threat modelling, the GDPR and other tools to take control over your digital footprint.
In today's digital landscape, protecting one's online presence can be a daunting task. I am a former marketeer who back in 2018 got inspired by "The Privacy, Security and OSINT Show" podcast, a podcast whom disappeared from the internet. This was also the time that in Europe the GDPR was still being implemented and techniques on how to protect your digital footprint started to differ a lot from practices in the US.
With the rise of data breaches, and online harassment, individuals must navigate a complex web of regulations and best practices to safeguard and stay in control over their personal information.
I ported many techniques to my own life in Europe and share my experiences in trying to remove myself from the internet. This talk explores the intricacies of online privacy, by leveraging the of GDPR and tooling to influence your online exposure.
I share my experiences with trying to remove myself from the internet and the mistakes that taught me about real-life implications. I hope to help navigate more people to a holistic approach to personal data protection whom I now pursue.
I studied Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London. These days I work in security risk management. I also still have a side job as developer as I love to write some code. Besides this I one of the team members of Privacy Guides.