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Protect Yourself! Series of 3 Privacy Workshops this Fall

Events

Fall 2025 Privacy Series poster

Artwork by Sierra Silversmith ’27

Published September 17, 2025

As we navigate a world where big tech and bad actors go head-to-head for our data, privacy is more important than ever. While protections we previously took for granted are in flux, this new series from Smith College Libraries argues that a strong understanding of privacy is key to coming out ahead and taking control of your data.

Join us to learn the history of privacy and surveillance, how your data is being tracked now, why keeping your data out of the wrong hands matters, and how you can take steps to mitigate risks. Discover what a world that respects human privacy could look like!

Why Privacy Still Matters
Tuesday, September 23
4:30-6 p.m.
Neilson Browsing Room (102)

Privacy in an Age of Surveillance
Monday, October 27
4:30-6 p.m.
Neilson Browsing Room (102)

Workshop: Steps to Take to Start Protecting Your Privacy
Tuesday, November 11
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Neilson 011

This privacy series was created by Science Librarian Elise Gowen, First Years' Engagement and Humanities Librarian Xochitl Quiroz, and Scholarly Communications Librarian Jessica Ryan, and will feature guest speakers and panelists.

Contact

Elise Gowen, Science Librarian: egowen@smith.edu