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| DSH #2060Your phone is not just a device. It may be the most powerful tracking tool you own.In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with privacy expert Naomi Brockwell at the Bitcoin Conference to discuss government surveillance, data brokers, app tracking, encrypted messaging, AI privacy, VPNs, smartphones, and how much personal information people give away without realizing it.Naomi explains how third-party trackers can collect location data, contacts, browsing activity, app usage, and behavioral patterns. She also breaks down how governments can purchase or request that information without using the traditional warrant process.The conversation covers Pegasus spyware, Signal versus WhatsApp, GrapheneOS, private browsers, encrypted email, Google tracking, AI chat history, targeted advertising, and practical steps people can take to protect themselves online.Naomi also discusses the Surveillance Accountability Act and why privacy is not only about hiding information. It is about preserving free thought, independence, and the right to speak without constantly feeling watched.CHAPTERSWHAT YOUβLL LEARNπ± Why Naomi describes smartphones as digital ankle monitorsπ How apps can contain dozens of hidden trackersποΈ How governments access personal data without traditional warrantsπ Why Signal offers stronger privacy than many messaging appsπ§ How surveillance can cause people to self-censorπ΅οΈ Why ordinary people can become spyware targetsπ What to look for before choosing a VPNπ§ How encrypted email can reduce data exposureπ€ Why private AI tools may be safer for sensitive questionsπ‘οΈ Which simple changes can improve your digital privacyποΈ APPLY OR CONNECTπ Interested in being a guest? Apply here:https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/applyπ© Business Inquiries & Sponsorships[email protected]π€ GUESTNaomi Brockwell: https://www.instagram.com/skycorridors/https://www.instagram.com/nbtv.media/https://www.ludlowinstitute.org/π§ LISTEN TO THE PODCASTπ Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015π΅ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759πΈ Follow the HostSean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekellyβ οΈ DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy.π₯ Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world.KEYWORDSNaomi Brockwell, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, online privacy, government surveillance, data brokers, Signal, VPN, GrapheneOS, AI privacy, smartphone tracking, Fourth Amendment

