Digital Privacy: What They Know and How to Protect Yourself

Technology

Digital Privacy: What They Know and How to Protect Yourself

A comprehensive exploration into how data is collected, used, and what you can do to protect your privacy in the digital age.

7 episodes52 min total

What you'll learn

Course outline

Episode 1: The Data Economy: What's Being Collected and Why

Uncover who is collecting your data, what types of data they are interested in, and why it's so valuable in today's digital economy.

Episode 2: Tracking Technologies: How They Follow You

Dive into the technologies that track your every move online and offline, from cookies to GPS tracking, and how they work to gather detailed data profiles.

Episode 3: Social Media: The Privacy Tradeoffs

Explore how these platforms collect and use your data, the privacy tradeoffs involved, and how you can manage your privacy settings effectively.

Episode 4: Your Digital Footprint: What You Leave Behind

Learn what a digital footprint is, how it accumulates over time, and the potential long-term impacts and risks associated with it.

Episode 5: Privacy Tools: Practical Protection Methods

Discover effective tools and practices to safeguard your online privacy, from VPNs to encryption practices, empowering you to take control of your data.

See all 7 episodes

Episodes

Enjoying your trial? Unlock the full course.

Subscribe — $1.99/month