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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Data Privacy Fundamentals
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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 Amendmentinformation ethicsBiometricsInformation PrivacyAlgorithms
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Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Privacy in the Digital Age
In this module we will be introduced to some background information and foundational concepts of digital age privacy. You will see some of the history of it and consider the quandary that comes with trying to define privacy. Questions about the realities of securing personal data information will also be considered.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 58 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes
8 videos
Lesson 1: Why Does Privacy Matter2m
Lesson 2: The History of Privacy6m
Data Privacy and Information Ethics: Kay Mathiesen11m
Lesson 3: Defining Privacy4m
Data Privacy Goods: Evan Selinger11m
Lesson 4: Control Over Personal Information7m
Transparency and Encryption: Christo Wilson10m
4 readings
Start Here!5m
Module 1 Objectives10m
Thinking about Obscurity10m
Thinking About Trust10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 3: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 4: Check your Knowledge5m
Module 1: Final Quiz30m
3 hours to complete
Risks in Data Privacy
In this module we begin to contemplate what threatens our privacy in this digital age and the steps we can we take to protect it. Also, we will take a deep look into the growing influence of smart devices and artificial intelligence and consider whether or not they help or hinder human beings.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 44 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes
6 videos
Personalization, Algorithms and Machine Learning: Alan Mislove10m
Privacy Threats7m
Lesson 3: Internet of Things4m
Exploring the Internet of Things Lab: Dave Chofness10m
Lesson 4: Artificial Intelligence6m
5 readings
Module 2 Objectives10m
Obscurity by Design10m
Privacy Standards in Higher Education10m
The Ideal of Perfect Privacy10m
Banning of facial recognition technology10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 3: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 4: Check Your Knowedge5m
Module 2: Final Quiz30m
3 hours to complete
Frameworks of Data Privacy Law
In this module we will explore privacy and the law and how it pertains to privacy in the media, in surveillance situations and in protecting personal data information. Finally, we will see how privacy regimes are functioning outside of the United States and make comparisons on approaches to privacy and how it is regulated.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 57 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes
8 videos
Privacy in Surveillance4m
Privacy in Data7m
Privacy Around the World6m
Data Protection in Health Care with Michelle Anderson10m
Privacy and Information Law with Neil Richards9m
Privacy Around the World: Chris Hart11m
Course Conclusion1m
6 readings
Module 3 Objectives10m
Overview of Privacy Law10m
Privacy and Surveillance10m
Idealising Control of Data10m
Congratulations! You are eligible for a scholarship and CPE credits!5m
Follow-Up Survey10m
5 practice exercises
Lesson 1: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 2: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 3: Check Your Knowledge5m
Lesson 4: Check Your Knowledge5m
Module 3: Final Quiz30m
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