A Short Story: It's January 1 2020, Excitement in the air, Club is packed with lovers counting down to 1 as midnight strikes. "Happy New Year" While everyone swayed to the beat, Pearle Wae got an IG notification of a recent "Privacy Update". "What could be responsible for this update?" she thought.  "It's the CCPA", a voice whispered back. "What's the CCPA?" The California Consumer Protection Privacy Act, a recent privacy development to ensure users online rights. This act has three main elements:  1️⃣The Right to know your data 2️⃣The Right to  request deletion 3️⃣The Right to opt-out of a data sale This law comes at a time where data  sharing is at an all time high. As companies profit and consumers suffer from targeted, sometimes invasive advertisements. Take the time after listening to lookout for pop-up when you visit a site to opt-out from cookies tracking your data. Data Detox Tip: NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS! Here's One Goal: To be more Cyber-Secure! If your password is still 1234 from college it's time to change your passwords. Learn more on how to remember these new passwords on the episode. Segwae: Too Lit To Quit! No matter the disappointment the past or the present brings, remember how far you've come. From the Bay Area with Love, Pearlé Wae