The Power of Privacy - Exploring Privacy in the Networked World

Journalist Aleks Krotoski discovers how mobile technology, photography and even the humble chimney have changed the way we think about privacy.

Part 1 - Does the internet know where you live?: Journalist Aleks Krotoski discovers how mobile technology, photography and even the humble chimney have changed the way we think about privacy. In episode one of this video series about online security, Aleks meets Max, a digital detective who, armed with only her name, will gather as much information on her as possible. (6mins)

Part 2 - Hacking exposed, the tricks of the trade: Aleks Krotoski travels to Las Vegas, home to the world's largest hacking convention in episode two of this series about online privacy. Two hackers, Khalil Sehnaoui and Martin Bos, are challenged to break into Aleks' work computer in real-time.Aleks Krotoski travels to Las Vegas, home to the world's largest hacking convention in episode two of this series about online privacy. Two hackers, Khalil Sehnaoui and Martin Bos, are challenged to break into Aleks' work computer in real-time. (7mins)

Part 3 - What can you do when private data goes public?: From the right to be forgotten to preventative techniques, Aleks Krotoski examines how businesses and individuals can take control back when it comes to their privacy (6mins)

Part 4 - Open data, mapping the fallout from Fukushima: What if we could harness personal data for the collective good? In this episode, Aleks Krotoski travels to Japan to test radiation levels with a community-built Geiger counter (7mins)

Part 5 - The house that data built, living in a smart home: In the final episode of this series, Aleks Krotoski steps into the near future to experience what it's like to have your life constantly connected. Her every whim may be catered for, but at what cost? (6mins)