Digital Privacy and Data Protection
Take control of your digital footprint. Learn how to manage privacy settings, protect your data, and make informed online choices.
Program Features
- Self-paced
- Blockchain-based Certificate
Program Features
- Self-paced
- Blockchain-based Certificate
Description
This course empowers learners to take control of their personal data in an age of constant surveillance and information sharing. Participants explore how digital footprints are created, who collects their data, and how to manage online privacy settings across platforms.
Students perform privacy audits on their own devices and learn to adjust browser, app, and social media permissions. Through discussion and case studies, the course highlights the balance between convenience and protection, helping participants make informed choices about the data they share.
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Program Syllabus
- Understanding Digital Footprints – What data you generate daily.
- Data Brokers & Trackers – Who collects data and why.
- Social Media Privacy – Managing profiles and limiting exposure.
- Browser Privacy Tools – Clearing cookies and blocking trackers.
- Device Permissions – Controlling location and microphone access.
- Cloud & Backup Safety – Securely storing and encrypting data.
- Email Privacy – Avoiding spam and unsafe links.
- Government & Corporate Oversight – Understanding policies and laws.
- Privacy Tools – VPNs, password managers, and privacy-focused apps
- Digital Audit Project – Learners review and adjust their own settings.