Monday, December 5 – Saturday, December 10, 2022
In this hands-on workshop, learn how facial and voice recognition technologies have been developed and are being used in many of our home devices. We'll look at many of the ways we interact with these technologies in our cities, and what the future holds as they continue to advance. You'll also get to test out …
With new and emerging technologies being utilized to collect information about all of us at an ever-increasing pace, do we know the extent to which our movements, decisions and feelings are being captured and studied? Explore the history and present-day functions of surveillance, and how NYC has been at the forefront of its push into …
Phishing Scams such as robocalls, phony emails and misleading pop-ups are on the rise and are becoming more sophisticated. Learn about some practices and tactics to protect your data and privacy. Register here
Two-factor authentication is one of the easiest ways you can protect your accounts online. Learn how to spot whether 2FA is available for a particular service, access your account when you don’t have a mobile device, and further protect your information with a strong password. This workshop will also show participants how to enable 2FA …
Learn how to navigate Google Maps and create a customized map with personalized pinpoints and directions to share with others! For Privacy Week, we will also deep dive into location sharing and tracking, using "incognito mode" and other things that may disrupt your privacy. Register here
Learn how to protect yourself from online threats—from hackers and identity thieves to nosy neighbors at the coffee shop—in this privacy workshop. We will discuss how to create a strong password, staying safe on open wifi networks, using a virtual private network, and securing your mobile device. Register here
Ways to avoid your social media accounts from being hacked. Also learn a safe place to store your passwords. Register here
Learn the safe ways to download files from the internet. Register here
Learn ways to prevent your computer from being attacked by hackers. Register here
Learn about social media, what it is, how we use it and the capabilities of three major platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For Privacy Week, we will emphasize how to customize our privacy settings to protect your personal information and safely access your account. Register here