Chapter 3. Privacy
Abstract
Chapter 3 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 3), “Privacy and Security Online: Best Practices for Cybersecurity”
Chapter 3 covers several aspects of security, including
• targeted advertising and ad blockers
• keeping your search engine history private
• recommended apps and websites for protecting privacy
• your location history
• Facebook privacy settings
For each of these topics, best practices are offered for protecting your privacy.References
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