Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for You and Your Library Users

When: May 12th, 2020 12:00 PM-June 8th, 2020 4:30 PM

Cost: $200*

Description: Would you like to find out more about data privacy and become a better data privacy advocate for your library patrons? It seems like every day you hear of a new data breach. While there is no such thing as foolproof security and privacy, there are many tools and techniques you can learn to greatly decrease your chances of something bad happening. In this 4-week online course you will learn how to use several technologies in order to protect your data from being exposed.

With the knowledge from this course you will be able to:

Use several technologies to protect your data in situations such as use of public wi-fi, use of mobile payment systems, and lost or stolen devices.
Understand the advantages of password managers and two-factor authentication and know methods for setting them up.
Find out whether your personal information has been exposed in a data breach, and know what you should do about it.
Understand how your data is being used for targeted advertising and be able to take steps to protect it.
Understand the differences between private web browsing, anonymous web browsing, and encrypted web browsing and be familiar with tools for each.
Know why a person might want to use encryption for text messaging, phone calls, or email, and know how to use technology for this purpose.
Identify options for video and audio privacy when using voice assistants and webcams.

By the end of this course learners will be able to create a personal security and privacy action plan for their data as well develop a plan for a privacy workshop or programming in their library.

*Did you know that ARSL members can apply for a fee waver for InfoPeople.org courses? Apply for the Rural Library Course Fee Waiver.

Evette M. Atkin

Continuing Education Consultant

Library of Michigan

atkine@michigan.gov