Bytes Between the Lines - Hidden Data in Plain Sight

Bytes Between the Lines - Hidden Data in Plain Sight

Explore the hidden dangers of data revealed through cross-matching datasets in this 11-minute conference talk from Security BSides London. Discover how building an Android app for parking ticket appeals led to unexpected privacy concerns. Learn about the process of collecting parking ticket data through Freedom of Information requests and how visualizing ticket locations on a map exposed potential risks. Gain insights into the unintended consequences of data analysis, including the ability to pinpoint officer routes and the implications for stalking and identification. Examine the broader implications of seemingly innocuous data and its potential impact on privacy and security.