Course Description
Journey to Data Mastery: Safeguarding Personal Data and Privacy in a Digital Age
Dive into the intricate world of personal data protection with our immersive online course. In an era where data has become the new currency, understanding its facets and the nuances of safeguarding it is paramount.
Our mission with this course is twofold:
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Illuminate the depths of data privacy and information security, enabling you to wield this knowledge seamlessly in both personal spheres and professional terrains.
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Equip you with a historical lens and technical prowess to adeptly traverse the dynamic labyrinth of data management and the evolving landscape of privacy rights.
Journey through fifteen meticulously crafted modules, each designed to unravel specific facets of data and security. These modules not only delve into the significance of each topic but also impart actionable insights, tools, and strategies. By internalizing these, you're setting yourself on a path to greater digital autonomy, ensuring that your data remains an asset and not a liability.
Navigate through a diverse curriculum:
- Unearthing Data: Beyond the Binary
- Foundations of Information Security
- Transparency: The Heartbeat of Trust
- Decoding Cybersecurity Threats: The Consumer Perspective
- Tracing the Evolution: A Timeline of Information Privacy Law
- Fair Play: Deciphering the Fair Information Practice Principles
- Spotlight on GDPR: A Global Gamechanger
- A Deep Dive: Critical Information Privacy Laws - Part I
- Continuing the Exploration: Critical Information Privacy Laws - Part II
- Personal Data: Crafting Fortresses in Everyday Life
- Professional Shield: Ensuring Data Integrity at Work
- Tailored Best Practices: A Dual Lens
- Your Arsenal: Essential Tools for Data Protection
- Cybersecurity: Beyond Data Protection
- Envisioning Tomorrow: The Road Ahead for Data Privacy
Challenge your understanding with our bespoke assessment modules after each lesson. Earn the privilege of accredited CEUs upon successfully completing the course.
Whether you're a data enthusiast, a concerned individual eager to fortify your digital footprints, or a professional eyeing enhanced security protocols, this course promises a transformative experience. Step into the digital realm with confidence, knowledge, and the tools to make data work for you, not against you. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes
- Define the key differences between Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and non-sensitive data by identifying examples of each.
- Demonstrate how to implement strong passwords and security tools to enhance personal data protection by successfully setting up a VPN or encrypted application.
- Define the key principles of the CIA Triad and demonstrate their application in real-world scenarios involving data protection.
- Identify measures like encryption, multi-factor authentication, and risk assessment that enhance information security and explain how they prevent unauthorized access and data tampering.
- Describe how transparency in data handling promotes organizational accountability and adherence to data protection regulations.
- Recognize the importance of transparency in data practices and its role in fostering consumer trust and informed decision-making.
- Describe various types of cybersecurity threats, including cybercrime and cyberterrorism, and demonstrate how each can affect different industries
- Define cybersecurity threats and identify their potential impacts on consumers' data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Define the historical developments that influenced current data privacy laws by identifying key legal precedents and societal shifts from the colonial era to modern times.
- Explain the significance of contemporary data privacy regulations by demonstrating their evolution in response to technological advancements and global legislative trends.
- Analyze the role of FIPPs in shaping contemporary privacy laws, such as the GDPR, and assess their effectiveness in promoting data protection and accountability within organizations globally.
- Define the historical development of the Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) and how they address information privacy challenges in various sectors.
- Define the core principles and objectives of the GDPR, including transparency, consent, and individual rights, within the context of global data privacy standards.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Course Introduction and Goals | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 5 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 12 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 13 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 15 Exam | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 68 points |