The Privacy Tax - How Tracking and Hacking Affect Disabled People, and What We Can Do About It

Explore the impact of surveillance and data security on people with disabilities in this 48-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Examine how data-driven systems view disability and the vulnerabilities of accessible technology. Learn about the disproportionate burden of privacy concerns on marginalized groups, particularly those with disabilities. Discover strategies disabled individuals use to protect their privacy and avoid tracking. Investigate open-source software solutions that reduce surveillance and security risks for people with disabilities. Gain insights into how technologists can work towards minimizing the "privacy tax" faced by disabled individuals. Understand the challenges of balancing accessibility and privacy in an increasingly connected world.