Our Responsibility to Defeat Mass Surveillance

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the ethical responsibilities of software developers in the age of mass surveillance. Learn how the principles of agile software development can be applied to protect user privacy and defeat surveillance efforts by both governments and corporations. Discover why the argument "I have nothing to hide" is flawed and why it's crucial for developers to take an active role in safeguarding user welfare. Gain insights into the challenges of securing email communication, the impact of webmail on privacy, and the importance of making privacy the default setting. Understand the significance of metadata in surveillance and the role of cryptography in protecting user data. Leave with a renewed sense of purpose and practical steps to take action in creating more secure and ethical software solutions.

Introduction
The Agile Manifesto
Dark patterns
Printer cartridges
You have a choice
Why I walk forward
Are we doing the right thing
Our profession has grave challenges
The most important book of the 20th century
The role of the net
The role of software creators
The needs of the users
The bothersome people
How to secure email
The impact of webmail
Privacy is the default
The problem of bothersome people
I have nothing to hide
Leaked data
Metadata
pixelated
cryptography
license
what can you do
this is on us