This week made me rethink who actually owns our data. Before, I saw tools like Google or email as just convenient for studying and daily life. However, now I realize that when we use these tools, we are also constantly giving away our own data.
The idea of datafication helped me understand that almost everything we do online, like searching, clicking, or browsing, is tracked and turned into data. This data can then be analyzed and used. It made me realize that even small actions can become part of a larger system that collects our information.
Another important point for me was about privacy and digital consent. I learned that sharing information online is not always simple. We need to think about whether it is okay to share something, especially when it involves other people. This made me realize that digital spaces also need responsibility, not just convenience.
I also started to understand that technology is not completely neutral. Even though it seems like just a tool, it can influence what we see, how we think, and whose voices are more visible.
Overall, this week helped me become more aware of my role in digital environments. I will still use these tools because they are convenient, but I will try to be more careful about the data I share and how it might be used.