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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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
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100% online
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Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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Try Coursera for Business
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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.
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
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
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
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TOP REVIEWS FROM DATA PRIVACY FUNDAMENTALS
by ECAug 13, 2020
I must say, I learnt a lot and the fact that experts in different fields of privacy law were interviewed makes it top notch.
by OOJan 27, 2021
Great organization! The content was absolutely educating and pushed me to carry out more research on all I learnt. Every second was absolutely worth it.
by SKNov 25, 2021
Good course, must one for IT professionals and Cybersecurity professionals
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.
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