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Library: English | Security Freeze BackgrounderQuestions and Answers About Placing, Lifting and Removing a Credit Report Security Freeze
This publication answers common questions about how a credit report security freeze can protect you from ID theft, the pros and cons of a security freeze, and how to place, lift and remove a freeze. (It has been updated to reflect changes implemented on Sept. 21, 2018, under new federal law.) Category: Credit Credit Reports/Scores Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights on Oct 10, 2018

Library: English | Social Media and Online Video Privacy - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. It contains a detailed curriculum and classroom activities. Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Oct 13, 2016

Library: English | Social Media and Online Video Privacy - PowerPoint slides
The Social Media and Online Video Privacy PowerPoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Sep 29, 2016

Library: English | Social Media and Online Video Privacy: Trainer’s manual
This backgrounder is part of our “Social Media and Online Video Privacy" education and training module. The module also contains two multilingual brochures and a lesson plan with PowerPoint training slides. Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Sep 29, 2016

Library: English | What’s not to ‘Like’?Protecting your privacy on social media
Online sharing is a hugely popular pastime. This publication presents the potential risks of oversharing on social media and provides specific tips and tools for participating in social networks while also protecting your privacy and staying safe online. Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Mar 11, 2016

Library: English | Watch out! Online Video and Your Privacy
While consumers now have many more options for how, where and when they watch video, they also face new risks to their personal privacy. This publication makes viewers aware of the privacy issues raised by video streaming and video sharing technology as well as what they can do to protect themselves. Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Mar 11, 2016

Library: English | Put a Lock on It - PowerPoint SlidesProtecting your online privacy
The Put a Lock on It PowerPoint presentation, available for download in the "Download File" section, is designed to be used with the 31-page companion Put a Lock on It lesson plan. Category: Internet Privacy Rights Technology on Oct 19, 2015

Library: English | Put a Lock on It - Seminar lesson plan and activitiesProtecting your online privacy
The 31-page Put a Lock on It lesson plan, available only as a PDF download, guides community educators through a 2.5-hour workshop that includes three activities designed to give participants an opportunity to practice what they've learned. The lesson is designed to be used with the companion Put a Lock on It PowerPoint presentation. Category: Internet Privacy Rights Technology on Oct 19, 2015

Library: English | Put a Lock on ItProtecting your online privacy
This fact sheet gives Internet users the knowledge to keep themselves and their families safe while taking advantage of the many benefits of being online. Topics include securing your online accounts and mobile apps, shopping and banking safely on a computer or mobile device, preserving your privacy while using social media, and avoiding unwelcome content and communications. Category: Internet Privacy Rights Technology on Oct 19, 2015

Library: English | Privacy and Control for Social Media UsersHow much do you want to share?
This brochure presents the potential privacy risks in social networking and prepares social media users to make wise choices about what they share and who they share it with. It includes information about how to use the privacy controls on social networking websites and apps and offers tips for enjoying social media while still protecting your personal privacy. Category: Internet Privacy Rights Technology on Oct 30, 2014