Virtual Privacy Lab
Learn about privacy topics and generate a custom privacy toolkit geared towards your online needs. Toolkits include links, tips, and resources that empower you to customize your online identity. Email or print your privacy toolkit for future use.
Toolkits
Toolkit: What is Online Privacy?
People define privacy in many ways, but one important aspect is being able to choose who knows what about you.
Toolkit: Social Media & Online Sharing
Most social media platforms have privacy settings, which restrict your information to being seen by a select group of people.
Toolkit: Security: How the Internet Works
Online security helps you prevent unauthorized access to your personal information.
Toolkit: How Is Data Shared?
Data mining means searching for patterns and relationships in large collections of data—often called Big Data.
Toolkit: Your Information Footprint
Everyone has an information footprint—a trail of information you leave behind as you use technology.
Toolkit: Anonymity & Tracking
Can you be anonymous online? No. If you're concerned by online tracking, use the tips in your privacy toolkit to find effective tools.
Toolkit: State of Online Privacy
The United States Constitution does not specifically state that you have a right to privacy.
Level Up
Level Up: Get Started Today
Check out these privacy tools, apps, and resources to start managing your online activities and identities today.
Level Up: In-Depth Article
Still want to learn more about online privacy? Dive deep with the following topics and become a privacy expert.
Privacy at SJPL
Privacy Policy
The San José Public Library is committed to protecting your privacy by keeping personally identifiable information confidential.
Vendor Privacy Policies
Privacy policies from third-party vendors that San José Public Library licenses services and content from.
Privacy Audit
Privacy audits are conducted to evaluate whether library programs and services comply with SJPL's privacy policy.