Privacy Week

The American Library Association is celebrating Privacy Week, a national week-long event to remind ourselves that information is powerful, and that we need to be mindful about how we use and share our personal information. While there are some laws that help protect your information, like the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), internet users can take steps of their own to protect themselves. For instance, take some time to look at your Facebook profile and make sure you're not sharing more information with the world than you need to:

• The New Facebook Privacy Settings: A How-To
• Protect Your Privacy Opt Out of Facebook’s New Instant Personalization – Yes You Have to Opt Out