Technology has changed the way we store our data, communications, activities, and memories. Even if you aren’t aware of it, most of us have digital assets of some kind. Digital assets include email accounts, computing devices such as laptops and smartphones, data storage such as USB thumb drives and cloud accounts, domain registrations, digital photos, social media and other online accounts and subscriptions, and even cryptocurrency. So what happens to these assets if we’re incapacitated or we pass away? How can we make sure that appropriate people—a spouse, loved one, or executor—can access what they need to access? What about things you don’t wish to share—whether email, a dating profile or certain accounts or documents? And what if some forgotten or abandoned account were hacked? This session is designed to clarify the kinds of information worth protecting, how to protect it appropriately, and how to ensure that a designated recipient can have the kind of access you wish.

Anoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to access library resources, services, and programs. Assistive technology and program accommodations are available at many library locations as outlined here. Please call the library branch hosting the program at least two weeks prior to an event if there are additional accommodations we can provide for you to fully participate.