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Data Privacy Fundamentals

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.

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Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Identify foundational understanding of digital age privacy concepts and theories
Identify privacy implications of modern digital technology
Identify the rules and frameworks for data privacy in the age of technology

Skills you will gain

4th Amendment
information ethics
Biometrics
Information Privacy
Algorithms

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Woodrow Hartzog

Professor of Law and Computer Science

Northeastern University

15,436 Learners

1 Course

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Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. The spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Privacy in the Digital Age

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 58 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Course Introduction2mLesson 1: Why Does Privacy Matter2mLesson 2: The History of Privacy6mData Privacy and Information Ethics: Kay Mathiesen11mLesson 3: Defining Privacy4mData Privacy Goods: Evan Selinger11mLesson 4: Control Over Personal Information7mTransparency and Encryption: Christo Wilson10m

4 readings

Start Here!5mModule 1 Objectives10mThinking about Obscurity10mThinking About Trust10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 2: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 3: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 4: Check your Knowledge5mModule 1: Final Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Risks in Data Privacy

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 44 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Protecting Privacy5mPersonalization, Algorithms and Machine Learning: Alan Mislove10mPrivacy Threats7mLesson 3: Internet of Things4mExploring the Internet of Things Lab: Dave Chofness10mLesson 4: Artificial Intelligence6m

5 readings

Module 2 Objectives10mObscurity by Design10mPrivacy Standards in Higher Education10mThe Ideal of Perfect Privacy10mBanning of facial recognition technology10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 2: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 3: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 4: Check Your Knowedge5mModule 2: Final Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Frameworks of Data Privacy Law

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 57 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Privacy in the Media6mPrivacy in Surveillance4mPrivacy in Data7mPrivacy Around the World6mData Protection in Health Care with Michelle Anderson10mPrivacy and Information Law with Neil Richards9mPrivacy Around the World: Chris Hart11mCourse Conclusion1m

6 readings

Module 3 Objectives10mOverview of Privacy Law10mPrivacy and Surveillance10mIdealising Control of Data10mCongratulations! You are eligible for a scholarship and CPE credits!5mFollow-Up Survey10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 2: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 3: Check Your Knowledge5mLesson 4: Check Your Knowledge5mModule 3: Final Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DATA PRIVACY FUNDAMENTALS

by MSSep 23, 2021

I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to refresh their understanding on data privacy.

by RRNov 16, 2020

I like the sharing of expert experience in the course. The professor invited experts to talk about special topics on data privacy and security.

by TApr 3, 2022

Thank you for this course. I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks.

by AAJul 10, 2021

A great course that combines both the technical and legal fields! I recommend it to anyone who's interested in Law and Technology

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