Privacy in everyday life

Audience
‍The course is designed for anyone who uses digital services in their daily lives and wants a better understanding of how personal data is handled. It is suitable for private and public sector employees, students and others who want to strengthen their digital judgment without having a technical background. The course is also suitable as basic privacy training for businesses that will provide employees with increased awareness of the responsible use of data in meeting with customers, users and colleagues.

Learning objectives
‍The course provides participants with a safe and practical introduction to what privacy is, how it differs from information security and why this is important in digital everyday life. Through brief explanations and practical examples from mobile usage, e-commerce, social media and other digital services, it becomes clear how information is collected, used and protected. Participants learn to recognize situations in which data is recorded, understand their own rights and receive concrete advice on how to make better choices, use good settings and deal with adverse events online.

After completing the course you will be able to

• Explain what privacy is and how it differs from information security
• Recognize situations in which personal data is collected when using digital services
• Describe common methods of collecting and using data about you
• Explain your own rights such as access, rectification, erasure and the right to say no
• Consider what information needs to be shared in different digital everyday situations
• Use strong passwords, two-factor authentication and other simple security measures
• Find and adjust relevant privacy settings on mobile, apps, and web services
• Dealing with adverse events such as fraud attempts, misuse of information or unwanted messages
• Know where to get help and guidance in case of a breach of your privacy