English Library: Technology
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Library: English | Improving your financial health with FinTech: A beginner’s guide to personal finance apps
Financial technology (FinTech) is the use of modern technology, such as the internet and apps (downloadable mobile software), to develop powerful financial services tools for consumers and businesses. For those who are motivated to improve their finances and dedicated to working toward their goals, FinTech can make the process more convenient, efficient and even rewarding. This guide will introduce you to the types of FinTech tools available and how they can help you. It will also tell you what to consider when choosing an app and how to stay safe when using FinTech.
Category: Banking FinTech Internet Technology on Jun 28, 2018
Library: English | Watch out! Online video and your privacy
While consumers now have many more options for how, where and when they watch video, they also face new risks to their personal privacy. This publication makes viewers aware of the privacy issues raised by video streaming and video sharing technology as well as what they can do to protect themselves.
Category: Internet Privacy Rights Technology on Mar 11, 2016
Library: English | Put a Lock on It: Protecting your online privacy
This fact sheet gives Internet users the knowledge to keep themselves and their families safe while taking advantage of the many benefits of being online. Topics include securing your online accounts and mobile apps, shopping and banking safely on a computer or mobile device, preserving your privacy while using social media, and avoiding unwelcome content and communications.
Category: Internet Privacy Rights Technology on Oct 19, 2015