Data Privacy Day

Resources for Everyone

Why Privacy Matters - The first in the series of explainers from Zero Knowledge Privacy Foundation.
The Fine Print of Privacy - The second in the series of explainers from Zero Knowledge Privacy Foundation.
"The Right to Fail in Citizenville," a blog by David Hoffman, Director of Security Policy and Global Privacy Officer, Intel (March, 2013).

What are cookies and how do they work? Watch this video about cookies created by the Wall Street Journal.
The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) offers opt-out of online behavior advertising and provides factual information about online behavioral advertising, privacy, cookies.

What is HIPAA and Why Should You Care? A Patient’s Guide to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Center for Democracy & Technology on Health Privacy
Medical Records Privacy from Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Understanding Health Information Privacy by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

fraud.org provides resources including - how to spot a scam, file a complaint and learn about scams.
“ID Theft & Account Fraud – Prevention & Cleanup” a helpful resource provided by Consumer Action offered in numerous languages.
“Privacy and Your Credit Report,” explains why the information contained in your credit report can, in the wrong hands, be used to abuse your privacy. Created by Consumer Action.
In Fighting Back Against Identity Theft, the Federal Trade Commission offers information, to deter, detect and defend against identity theft for consumers
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offers Identity Theft: What to do if it happens to you.
Federal Trade Commission offers a guide to assist identity theft victims.
The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email or any social media tools. The IRS offers resources on how to report phishing.

Microsoft’s “Location & Privacy: Where are we headed?” and "What Does Your Inline Reputation Say About You?"
Location-Based Services: Time for a Privacy Check-In, created by the ACLU of Northern California, is a guide outlining privacy considerations for location-based services, including a side-by-side comparison of the privacy practices of several popular products.

“Your Digital Dollars – Safety and Privacy in Online and Mobile Transactions,” written by Consumer Action.
Privacy Now TV’s "How to Secure Your Smartphone" video offers tips and advice
“Your Apps Are Watching You,” an investigative report from the Wall Street Journal found popular iPhone and Android apps are collecting and transmitting information without users' awareness or consent. The Net Safety Tips OnThe Go app for Android phones makes it easy to keep up with online privacy, safety, and security issues. This app provides quick, practical, friendly advice for you and your family -- one tip at a time.
Learn more about mobile privacy with this tip sheet from Data Privacy Day and the National Cyber Security Alliance.
Do you use your smartphone to take photos? Learn how to disable the geotagging feature on your phone at icanstalku.com.
Tips to help protect your privacy when using a mobile device provided by the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Information Security Awareness Video and Poster Contest: Passwords PSA - #1 Winner.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offers helpful information on ”The Perils and Pitfalls of Online Dating: How to Protect Yourself.”
“Senior Scams,” learn signs of fraud and tips for avoiding scams geared towards seniors. Offered in hard copy and in numerous languages by Consumer Action.
“Your Digital Dollars – Banking Online Safety,” provided by Consumer Action in multiple languages.
Gemalto provides resources and practical andwers for your digital life www.justaskgemalto.com
Royal Bank of Canada’s “Make Your Day Safer” videos have easy-to-follow tips to help you protect your personal information.
The Google Privacy Channel on YouTube offers a number of short informative videos on privacy issues including: interest-based advertising; use of privacy settings in Google Latitude; advertising privacy; and how to protect your privacy on Google Chrome.
STOP.THINK.CONNECT. Practice good online safety habits with these tips and advice.
Federal Trade Commission’s Privacy resource page.
The Federal Communications Commission offers a guide to Protecting Your Privacy.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains your privacy choices for your personal financial information.

STOP. THINK. CONNECT. and the American Library Association created a tip sheet on protecting privacy while using public computers and wi-fi. (May 2013)
“Wireless Communications: Voice and Data Privacy,” Fact Sheet provided by Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.
“Protecting Your Device and Personal Information” ways to protect your privacy written by Consumer Action.