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Tazin Khan Norelius, also known as Taz, is a data rights activist, cybersecurity specialist and the Founder of Cyber Collective, a Cyber Security, Privacy, & Data Ethics Research Company. They are a community-centered research organization that hosts events to teach and understand the ways data and privacy impact consumers. An interesting fact about Taz’s career in Cybersecurity - she didn’t choose cyber security - it chose her. As she worked within the industry, she noticed that there was a serious disconnect between the industry and what consumers actually understood about their rights. She launched “Tech with Taz”, a video series to educate the public about their rights when it comes to data, a project that ultimately laid the foundation for Cyber Collective. In our conversation we discuss: How a chance encounter led to her career in Cybersecurity Why corporate culture stifles growth and why she needed a break from it in order to find her voice again Why cybersecurity should not be an afterthought, especially for small businesses. Her advice to consumers on how to “consciously click’ How why her Self-care routine includes a digital detox - every week A multifaceted and brilliant woman trailblazing through a predominantly white - and arguably dull - space, Taz is successfully blending two worlds - creativity & policy - in a way that will undoubtedly transform the landscape of her industry. Connect with Taz: https://techwithtaz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/techwithtaz/?hl=en https://twitter.com/techwithtaz https://www.cybercollective.org/ Support Cyber Collective’s iFundWomen Campaign! https://ifundwomen.com/projects/cyber-collective Our intro theme song is “Pico & Westwood” by Esbie Fonte. Check her out here: https://www.esbiefonte.com/