Privacy Resources
Data Privacy Month is in January!
Some 2026 events we will be hosting can be found here
The state of Washington is hosting multiple sessions that can be found here
Tune into some sessions from the National Cybersecurity Alliance's Staying Safe Online Initiative
Resources to help through settings configuration:
Staysafe online setting configurations
Privacy International social media and messaging app setting configurations
Privacy Organizations:
Washington State Privacy Team and Resources
Center for Democracy and Technology
Foundation for Technology and Privacy Outreach
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Staying Safe Online Resources
Mobile Device Security
As we become increasingly dependent on our mobile devices, it is important to understand what your options are for protecting your privacy and securing your mobile devices, even when on the go!
Managing Your Smartphone Data
Shift Your Settings
Online Privacy & Security Tips
In our connected world, online services allow us to shop, share, and conduct business. Staying safe online is more important now than ever. The resources below provide tips for managing your digital footprint while conducting common online activities.
There are many intersections between AI and Privacy, below are some resources that may help when thinking about how these solutions are being used and integrated daily into the lives of children and teenagers.
Kids and AI: resources for parents
TipSheet: youth and generative AI
Keeping Your Family Safe Online: Securing Your Home and Devices
Social Media Privacy
Social media has become a staple in our daily lives, allowing us to stay connected with one another. The resources below provide tips for adjusting privacy settings on different social media platforms, helping to ensure you can keep the information you want private, private.
Managing Your Online Privacy
Securing Accounts: Social Media
Identity Theft Resources
This threat continues to grow and evolve as technology becomes an integral aspect of our daily lives. The resources below outline identity theft and fraud prevention methods, as well as ways to report potential cybercrime incidents.
Washington Attorney General: Identify Theft Resources
Responding to Identity Theft, Fraud and Cybercrime
FTC Dashboard on Identity Theft and Fraud
Washington Attorney General: Data Breach Notifications
Prior Events:
January 2025:Privacy Landscape: State and Local Perspectives