I picked a Friday morning – Saturday morning (probably the most active of my days) to think about what data I generate. I’m sure this list is missing many pieces, but even this list reminds me just how much information is being collected about me:
Phone and computer apps:
- Spotify
- Uber
- iMessage
- Amazon
- Google Suite
- Outlook
Data from In-Person (or telephone) interactions:
- Insurance Company
- Doctor’s office
- Samsung – service call
- Restaurant order
Data from routine movements:
- Thermostats (this goes to our utilities company)
- Commuting on the T (MBTA gets this data)
- Paycheck deposits (goes to both my bank and my employer)