Common Sense Workshop: Protecting Our Kids’ Digital Privacy (BPL)

Virtual

Is it OK to post my child's photo on social media? Who has access to my data? How are companies using and selling this information? What does "online privacy" even mean, and what can I do about protecting it? Data on kids is now one of the biggest commodities for companies. Join Common Sense's talk

Understanding How to Secure Your iPhone/iPad (NYPL)

In this course, we will focus on the privacy of your phone and how to keep your device and information safe in a time where more and more digital hacking is happening. Register here.

Secure Your Stuff (QPL)

Virtual

Learn how to use the built-in security tools on your mobile device to enhance privacy and restrict access to unauthorized users in this hands-on workshop. We will learn how to protect our device from brute force attacks, enable secure lock screen controls, and remotely wipe personal data from a stolen device. Participants are encouraged to

Listen Up: A Podcast Discussion (BPL)

Virtual

Join us for a podcast discussion: like a book club, but for your ears. We'll be talking about episodes of two podcasts about the internet, and learning some practical privacy and security tips along the way. This program will take place online via Zoom. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link prior to the event.

Data Privacy: Protect Your Online Self (QPL)

Virtual

Learn how to protect your privacy online in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to use built-in browser tools and extensions to keep their browsing history private, opt out of online tracking, and customize security settings on their mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access. Register here!

Data Privacy: Protect Your Online Self (Queens Public Library)

Virtual

Learn how to protect your privacy online in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to use built-in browser tools and extensions to keep their browsing history private, opt out of online tracking, and customize security settings on their mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access. Register here.

Event Information: Surveillance in NYC (QPL)

Virtual

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

English Conversation Group – Digital Privacy (BPL)

Virtual

Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on Zoom video, as we talk about digital privacy, and being safe online. Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts. Remember that this program is a