Data Privacy Fundamentals
This course is designed to introduce data privacy to a wide audience and help each participant see how data privacy has evolved as a compelling concern to public and private organizations as well as individuals. In this course, you will hear from legal and technical experts and practitioners who encounter data privacy issues daily. This course will review theories of data privacy as well as data privacy in the context of social media and artificial intelligence. It will also explore data privacy issues in journalism, surveillance, new technologies like facial recognition and biometrics.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by Northeastern University
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This course is designed to introduce data privacy to a wide audience and help each participant see how data privacy has evolved as a compelling concern to public and private organizations as well as individuals. In this course, you will hear from legal and technical experts and practitioners who encounter data privacy issues daily. This course will review theories of data privacy as well as data privacy in the context of social media and artificial intelligence. It will also explore data privacy issues in journalism, surveillance, new technologies like facial recognition and biometrics. Completion of the course will enable the participant to be eligible for CPE credit.Modules
Lesson 1: Why Does Privacy Matter?
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- Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge
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- Course Introduction
- Lesson 1: Why Does Privacy Matter
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- Start Here!
- Module 1 Objectives
Lesson 2: The History of Privacy
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- Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge
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- Lesson 2: The History of Privacy
- Data Privacy and Information Ethics: Kay Mathiesen
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- Thinking about Obscurity
Lesson 3: Defining Privacy
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- Lesson 3: Check Your Knowledge
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- Lesson 3: Defining Privacy
- Data Privacy Goods: Evan Selinger
Lesson 4: Control over Personal Information
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- Lesson 4: Check your Knowledge
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- Lesson 4: Control Over Personal Information
- Transparency and Encryption: Christo Wilson
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- Thinking About Trust
Module 1: Assessments
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Discussion
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- Module 1: Final Quiz
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- Are Companies Protecting Your Privacy?
Lesson 1: Protecting Privacy
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- Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge
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- Protecting Privacy
- Personalization, Algorithms and Machine Learning: Alan Mislove
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- Module 2 Objectives
- Obscurity by Design
Lesson 2: Privacy Threats
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- Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge
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- Privacy Threats
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- Privacy Standards in Higher Education
Lesson 3: Internet of Things
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- Lesson 3: Check Your Knowledge
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- Lesson 3: Internet of Things
- Exploring the Internet of Things Lab: Dave Chofness
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- The Ideal of Perfect Privacy
Lesson 4: Artificial Intelligence
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- Lesson 4: Check Your Knowedge
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- Lesson 4: Artificial Intelligence
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- Banning of facial recognition technology
Module 2: Assessments
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- Module 2: Final Quiz
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- Which is Bigger Threat?
Lesson 1: Privacy in the Media
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- Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge
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- Privacy in the Media
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- Module 3 Objectives
- Overview of Privacy Law
Lesson 2: Privacy in Surveillance
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- Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge
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- Privacy in Surveillance
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- Privacy and Surveillance
Lesson 3: Privacy in Data
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- Lesson 3: Check Your Knowledge
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- Privacy in Data
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- Idealising Control of Data
Lesson 4: Privacy Around the World
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- Lesson 4: Check Your Knowledge
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- Privacy Around the World
- Data Protection in Health Care with Michelle Anderson
- Privacy and Information Law with Neil Richards
- Privacy Around the World: Chris Hart
Module 3: Assessments
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- Module 3: Final Quiz
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- Distribution of Personal Information
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- Course Conclusion
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- Congratulations! You are eligible for a scholarship and CPE credits!
- Follow-Up Survey
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Unlock the essentials of data privacy with this comprehensive course tailored for individuals eager to understand the growing importance of data protection in today's digital age. Offered by Coursera, this foundational program delves into the evolution of data privacy concerns across public and private sectors, as well as its impact on individuals. Guided by seasoned legal and technical experts, you'll gain insights into the theoretical frameworks of data privacy and examine real-world applications in areas such as social media, artificial intelligence, journalism, surveillance, and emerging technologies like facial recognition and biometrics. With a total duration of 540 minutes, the course provides a thorough exploration of these critical topics. Perfect for beginners, this course is accessible through a Starter subscription, making it an ideal choice for those new to the field of IT and Computer Science or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of data privacy. Upon completion, participants will be eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit, adding valuable credentials to their professional portfolio. Embark on your journey to mastering data privacy fundamentals and stay ahead in a world where data protection is paramount.
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