Workshop: Protect Yourself from Data Breaches and Identity Theft

with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
Friday, 5/16/2025
12:00 - 1:00
Learning Studio - 5th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

In today's digital world, your personal information is more vulnerable than ever. This workshop will provide you with information and the actions you can take to safeguard yourself from data breaches and identity theft. Learn about common threats, how to recognize scams and other online traps, and steps you can take to strengthen your online security. We'll cover best practices for password management, protecting your social media presence, and what to do if your information is compromised.  Empower yourself to take control of your digital security and protect your identity.

Kue Lee, Director of Targeted Outreach from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), discusses how scammers are using Artificial Intelligence (AI), crypto assets and your digital footprint. Lee will offer useful tips and resources to protect yourself and your community.

portrait of Kue Lee, DFPI  Kue Lee is the Director of Targeted Outreach at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, promoting consumer financial literacy and education while advocating for responsible business practices and innovation. Prior to the DFPI, Kue was an Information Officer for the California Department of Public Health. He has both a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelors in Journalism from California State University, Fresno. Kue is also a U.S. Army Veteran, having served two combat tours, one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

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