Privacy has entered a new era. AI-generated content, ubiquitous surveillance, and unchecked data collection have created a landscape where individuals are constantly tracked but rarely informed. As digital tools outpace policy and public awareness, the need for accessible privacy education has never been greater.
University Distinguished Professor France Bélanger and Professor of Practice Donna Wertalik, both of Virginia Tech, are meeting this moment with a blend of academic depth and public communication. Through their joint initiative, Voices of Privacy, they translate decades of research and marketing insight into practical guidance for navigating the digital world. In this conversation, they discuss behavioral patterns, generational attitudes, flawed policy execution, and how building privacy habits early can shift the culture from passive acceptance to informed control.