Own Your Data

Which device settings and privacy apps do you use to reduce your digital footprint?

Most free online services today are designed to capture user data in order to generate revenue through personalized advertising.  Our personal information is compiled and sold to those seeking to target individuals using highly specific demographic and psychographic data. These targeted ads can be used to influence behavior during elections, push individuals towards extremism or simply to sell products.

In the workshop Tech Talks: Own Your Data (Apple & Android) we look at both the simple and advanced ways settings and apps can be used to ensure private communications and also limit the amount of data you are sharing with websites and online services. Check our the library's virtual calendar to view and register for upcoming events.

One-sheets

The following PDF lists the steps we cover during our live workshop:

• Tech Talks: Own Your Data (Apple/Android) PDF

Demos

Visit the following links for video demonstrations covering highlights from our workshops:

Own Your Data (Apple)

• DuckDuckGo App (coming soon)
• Privacy Settings (coming soon)
• Location Services (coming soon)

Own Your Data (Android)

• DuckDuckGo App - Download, use, set as default search engine in Chrome
• Permission Manager - Review the apps that have access to your device
• Google's Data and Personalization - Control the ways Google is tracking you
• Chrome Settings - Browser options for privacy