Privacy and Our Kids
- Author
- Kenneth Johnson
- Published
- Mon 18 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/secured-with-dr-kj
🎙️ Bonus Episode: Privacy and Our Kids – The Hidden Cost of Growing Up in a Digital World
Host: Kenneth Johnson
Guest: Richard Kaufmann
Duration: 21m 28s
Location: United States
Podcast Link: Secured with Dr. KJ on Acast
Keywords
Privacy, Children, Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Digital Footprint, Parenting, AI, Data Protection, Cyber Awareness, Online Safety
Episode Summary
In this bonus episode, Dr. KJ sits down with cybersecurity and AI expert Richard Kaufmann to explore one of the most critical and emotionally charged issues in today’s digital era: privacy and our children. With kids being exposed to technology from infancy and data trails forming before they can even talk, Richard walks us through the unseen costs of growing up in a world that never forgets.
They explore how everything from smart devices to educational apps can silently collect data and what that means for a child’s future. Richard blends real-world experience, strategic insight, and parental empathy to highlight what leaders, parents, and policymakers need to understand—and act on.
What You’ll Learn
- How digital exposure starts before birth and why that’s a problem.
- The long-term consequences of early data collection and surveillance.
- Why privacy must be treated as a child safety issue.
- How AI complicates the protection of minors.
- Practical tips for parents, educators, and security professionals.
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Key Takeaways
- Digital Childhood is Permanent: Children’s data footprints are not erasable and can shape their opportunities later in life.
- Security Isn’t Optional: Protecting kids in the digital age means rethinking both parenting and policy through a cybersecurity lens.
- AI is a Double-Edged Sword: While powerful for personalization and protection, it can also enable surveillance and data misuse.
- We Need Guardrails: The time to act is now—before children’s futures are compromised by today’s tech conveniences.
Memorable Quotes
- “We put more protection on a credit card than we do on a child’s data.” – Richard Kaufmann
- “The most vulnerable population in the digital age is the one without a voice yet.” – Richard Kaufmann
Connect with the Guest
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