Privacy Awareness

What the Course Covers: The curriculum begins by exploring the fundamental rights of data subjects under personal data protection regulations, including how to exercise these rights in real-world scenarios. Participants will learn to identify information privacy breaches, analyze past incidents, and understand their impact on individuals. The course delves into the anatomy of privacy policies, teaching critical analysis to distinguish good practices from bad. A key focus is placed on social engineering—recognizing manipulation techniques used to compromise personal data. Finally, trainees are introduced to privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), including essential tools, browser extensions, and frameworks that safeguard sensitive information. Who It Is For: This course is designed for any individual who uses the internet, digital applications, or handles personal information—whether for personal use or within a professional setting. It is ideal for employees, students, and general users seeking to understand privacy risks and protect their own data and that of others. After completing this course, trainees will be able to: • Explain key data subject rights and the procedures for exercising them. • Recognize the signs of an information privacy breach and a social engineering attack. • Critically evaluate privacy policies to identify inadequate or harmful practices. • Apply privacy competencies to safely use the internet and information technology applications. • Select and implement appropriate privacy-enhancing tools and extensions.