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Surf Smarter
How to Protect Your Privacy on the Web

Have you noticed after you've been searching for information on the web, that ads mirroring your search begin to pop up and follow you around? You and your browsing history are a source of behavioral information and is being shared with third parties. Learn to fight back and opt-out by taking the Surf Smarter class. You'll learn to use tools and tactics, including ways to protect your data and, ultimately, your privacy.

Join fellow members for a short presentation on how to protect your privacy on the web, followed by a question and answer session with a librarian. This meeting takes place on Zoom- register below!

Have questions? Email our programming librarian Myles at  [email protected]

Classes

Admission: 
Members Free
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Location: 
Offsite: See description for location
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Information Desk - 415-393-0102
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Future Classes

Apr 5 - 3:30 pm

Exploring Library Resources for Members: Value Line with Craig Jackson
A skillshare series for Members where curiosity knows no bounds, and learning is a shared adventure!

May 8 - 6:00 pm

Weaving Community Through Storytelling
with Kate Farrell