Protecting Your Personal Data Online

Join the cybersecurity team in Arlington County's Department of Technology Services and Arlington's Digital Equity Initiative for an informative session on how to protect your personal information while browsing, downloading, and connecting online. Learn how your data is collected, stored, and sometimes sold -- and what you can do to take control of your privacy. All are welcome -- no technical background required!

Stay Safe in the Digital World

What You'll Learn

Website Safety -- Spot secure websites and avoid dangerous ones.
Cookies & Trackers -- Understand how sites track you and how to manage them.
Websites & Your Data -- Learn how data brokers collect and sell your info.
Locations & Photos -- Discover how hidden metadata reveals your whereabouts.
Apps & Permissions -- Find out what your apps really know about you.
Accounts & Passwords -- Smart password habits and protection tips.
VPNs -- What they can (and can't) do for your privacy.