Laws

As digital privacy becomes more important, the law has tried to keep up with the ever-changing digital landscape.  Many states, led by California, have passed data privacy laws like the California Consumer Rights Act and the California Privacy Rights Act that give their citizens the right to access what personal information of theirs is online as well as the right to have it removed from the sites selling that information.  Additionally, the U.S. government has proposed the American Privacy Rights Act, a new piece of legislation that would make the same rights available to everyone. 
This is extremely important because it allows you to have control over your personal information and stop its spread

Internet Safety and Media Literacy

Today, navigating the digital landscape can be a challenge.  Financial fraud, identity theft, scam calls, and spam texts have become more and more common issues.  It’s easy to fall victim to these issues, not only because they can be difficult to identify but also because they have become incredibly common. In the United States alone, one in six people will fall victim to a scam call, and over twenty-five billion dollars will be lost annually.  Your financial and personal information is now at risk more than ever. 
To help protect yourself,