Hey ChatGPT, spiegami le privacy policy di Google, Facebook e TikTok come se avessi 13 anni.
Come forse saprete, le privacy policy di Google, Facebook e TikTok sono documenti lunghissimi che richiedono almeno 40 minuti per una lettura completa. Ma il tempo che serve per leggerle da cima a fondo non è il solo problema. Sono anche documenti complessi da comprendere e difficilmente fruibili per una persona con scarse competenze sul tema — figurarsi per un bambino che usa questi servizi!
Per questo allora ho voluto sperimentare con ChatGPT, chiedendo di tradurre in termini semplici e comprensibili per un bambino di 13 anni queste lunghissime e complesse privacy policy.
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La fonte delle informazioni è stata la privacy policy stessa, io mi sono limitato a fornire il link. Nel prompt ho indicato a ChatGPT di includere obbligatoriamente alcuni dettagli:
- Una sintesi dell’originale, facilmente comprensibile da un bambino di 13 anni
- Includere una breve spiegazione del significato di dato personale
- Includere qualche dettaglio su: dati trattati, fonti dei dati, trasferimenti dei dati ed eventuali terze parti
- Includere qualche dettaglio sui periodi di conservazione dei dati
- Avvertire l’utente sui rischi della profilazione, con un esempio pratico comprensibile a un bambino
- Includere istruzioni per cambiare le impostazioni privacy e cancellare l’account
- Se presenti, includere un avvertimento su eventuali violazioni di dati o cattiva condotta da parte del servizio.
Ho fatto diverse prove per un’oretta. Non sempre i testi prodotti erano in grado di soddisfare i requisiti richiesti. Tuttavia credo che il risultato sia comunque interessante, sia per comprendere le potenzialità di uno strumento del genere che per avere un’estrema sintesi del trattamento dati di questi tre colossi.
Purtroppo i risultati in italiano non avevano la stessa qualità di quelli in inglese, quindi vi propongo quelli:
Google collects information about you, including your personal data, when you use their services like Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, and others. Personal data means information that can be used to identify you, like your name, email address, and location.
Google gets this information from different sources, like when you create a Google account, or when you search the internet, watch videos on YouTube, or use Google Maps. Google may also share your personal data with other companies, like advertisers, to show you ads that might interest you.
It's important to know that when Google shares your personal data with advertisers, it can be used to profile you, like what kind of things you like, what you search for online, and where you go. For example, if you search for information about animals, you might see ads for zoos or pet stores.
Google keeps your personal data for as long as they need it to provide you with their services and improve them. You can change your privacy settings at any time by going to your Google account settings, where you can choose what information Google collects and how they use it. If you want to stop using Google's services and delete your account, you can follow these easy steps:
To change your privacy settings:
- Go to your Google account (myaccount.google.com/)
- Click on "Data & Personalization"
- Review and adjust your settings as needed.
To delete your Google account:
- Go to your Google account (myaccount.google.com/)
- Click on "Data & Personalization"
- Scroll down to "Download, delete, or make a plan for your data"
- Click on "Delete a service or your account"
- Follow the steps to delete your account.
There have been incidents where Google has misused people's personal data, like in 2018 when Google was fined by the European Union for violating people's privacy by collecting and using their personal data for targeted advertising. So, it's important to be careful about the information you share with Google and to regularly check your privacy settings.
Facebook collects information about you to make your experience on the platform better. This information is called "personal data." Some examples of personal data are your name, age, and what you like. Facebook gets this information from you when you sign up and use the platform, and also from other websites and apps that you use.
Facebook also collects information about what you do on the platform, such as the posts you make and the pages you follow. This is called "metadata."
Sometimes, Facebook will share your information with other companies, organizations, or people outside of Facebook. For example, if you use a game app that is made by another company and also uses Facebook, Facebook might share your information with that company so they can show you ads that are more relevant to you.
Facebook keeps your personal data for as long as you use the platform and for a short period after you stop using it, so they can provide the services you expect and protect your information.
One of the risks of using Facebook is that they use your information to show you ads. This is called "profiling and advertising." For example, if you've been searching for shoes on your phone, you might start seeing ads for shoes on Facebook. While this can be useful to see things you might be interested in, it can also be creepy.
To change your privacy settings on Facebook, go to the settings menu and click on "privacy." From there, you can control who can see your posts and information. To delete your Facebook account, go to the settings menu and click on "Your Facebook Information." Then, click on "Delete Your Account and Information."
It's important to be careful with the information you share on Facebook and to always read the privacy policy carefully. There have been some incidents where Facebook has mishandled people's information, like the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018. So it's important to stay informed and protect your information online.
TikTok is an app that you can use to make short videos and share them with your friends or the world. When you use TikTok, they collect information about you, like your name, phone number, and videos you make. This is called your personal data.
TikTok gets this information from different sources, like when you sign up for the app or share your videos. They also collect data about how you use the app, like what videos you watch and how you interact with them.
TikTok shares your personal data with other companies and people that help them run the app and show you ads. For example, they might share your data with companies that help them show you ads based on what you like.
TikTok keeps your personal data for as long as they need it to run the app and show you ads. They might keep some of it even after you stop using the app, but they will keep it private and secure.
One risk of sharing your personal data is that companies like TikTok can use it to show you ads based on what they think you might like. For example, if TikTok knows you like certain types of music, they might show you ads for concerts or music festivals.
If you want to change your privacy settings on TikTok or delete your account, you can do it in the app's "Privacy and Safety" section. Just go to "Settings" and then "Privacy and Safety." If you delete your account, all of your videos and personal data will be deleted and you'll need to start over if you want to use TikTok again.
There haven't been any big issues with TikTok and personal data, but it's always a good idea to be careful when sharing information online. Make sure you know who you're sharing it with and what they're going to do with it.
If you want to change your privacy settings or delete your TikTok account, here's how:
- Go to the Settings page on TikTok.
- Look for the Privacy and Safety section.
- Change your privacy settings to what you want.
- To delete your TikTok account, go to the Delete Account page on TikTok.
- Follow the instructions to delete your account.
In summary, TikTok collects information about you and your activity on the website and might share it with other companies to show you ads. There can be risks associated with having a profile created about you, so be careful about what personal information you share on TikTok.
