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Anonymous

Nov 24, 2024

What are overt and covert methods of data capture?

What are the differences between overt and covert methods of data capture? Can you provide examples of each and discuss their implications for privacy and ethics?

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Anonymous

Jan 26, 2025

Overt means “out in the open” – so this would be e.g. a form asking questions.

Covert means “under cover” – so this would be any data that was gathered without the user being aware

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