A&D ANNUAL 2022

Siann Boustead

Our digital interactions have turned into a lucrative commodity that is harvested and sold. The monetisation of data emphasises company profit at the expense of digital privacy and raises widespread concern about the risk of information disclosure. Despite this concern, consent fatigue towards data collection means that we click through terms and conditions policies. 'Data Play' is an installation proposal that aims to provide internet users with better literacy when disclosing data. The installation anonymously unveils our online interactions through a data display that combines each gallery visitor’s history of third-party cookie networks. The installation invites visitors to explore data harvesting and reflect on their online interactions.