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

Social Media & Your Privacy (NYPL)

Learn how to navigate your privacy controls and protect your privacy on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Register here.

Privacy Week Reading Room: Internet Privacy and Safety (NYPL)

Virtual

From messaging friends on social media to using virtual assistant technology on our phones, we're increasingly connected to the digital environment. Join us for a Reading Room discussion about Internet Privacy and Safety. Register here.

Somebody’s Watching Me: Data Privacy 101 (BPL)

Virtual

What digital traces are you leaving behind? Who has your data? What does the Creep-o-Meter say about your favorite gadgets, apps, and websites? Do you know your data rights? Teens are invited to join us for activities and a discussion about data privacy. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for a bag of books.

Anti Social (QPL)

Virtual

In this hands-on privacy workshop, explore what information large technology companies collect about you – and learn how to use data export tools to request your personal data files as well as how to opt out of data collection.In this hands-on privacy workshop, explore what information large technology companies collect about you – and learn

Privacy Week Reading Room: State of Digital Privacy (NYPL)

Virtual

How does digital privacy impact my everyday life? Join us to discuss important privacy issues. Each Reading Room is a guided conversation focused on 2-3 articles relating to privacy. Register here.

Protect Your Accounts with Two-Factor Authentication (QPL)

Virtual

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

CyPurr Session: 2021 Holiday Buyers Guide (BPL)

Virtual

The holidays are upon us again! And nothing has slowed down the oncoming parade of new tech items that might be coming your way this season: IOT, voice-activated home devices, techy toys for the kids...oh my! Join the CyPurr Collective as we talk about some general tools and thoughts for buying these fancy items, including

Don’t Get Hacked (QPL)

Virtual

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. This is the first workshop in a three-part