During the first week of November 2025, members of the Privacy Engineering Research Group (IngPriv) at the School of Computer Engineering of the University of Valladolid gave several digital privacy workshops aimed at at a total of 127 first-year secondary school students at IES Vega del Prado (Valladolid).
The main objective of the workshop was to introduce students to basic but essential concepts: what privacy is, what personal data the applications they use every day handle, and how they can protect their information while using mobile apps.
Throughout the sessions, students learned to identify the permissions requested by apps installed on their Android devices, understanding what each one is for, when it is appropriate to grant them, and in what situations it is advisable to deny them, which allows them to make more informed and secure decisions.
There was also a practical session with APK Falcon, a tool developed by members of the IngPriv Group that allows mobile applications to be analysed and potential privacy risks to be detected. Thanks to this tool, students were able to explore real cases, check what information some apps collect, and understand the importance of always reviewing their permissions and implications.
The workshop combined accessible explanations, relatable examples, guided exercises, and final recommendations on digital security and best practices for responsible mobile phone use. Both students and teachers showed great interest and active participation, contributing to the success of this educational initiative.
The IngPriv Group would like to thank IES Vega del Prado for its collaboration and interest in promoting a culture of privacy and digital security among young people.
You can see some of the workshop content in this video.