Digital Privacy

Anonymous browsing encompasses technologies and practices that protect user identity and activity online. You will understand how to use virtual private networks (VPNs), Tor, and secure browsers to prevent tracking and maintain digital anonymity.

Data privacy rights concern an individual's legal authority to control how their personal information is collected and used. You will understand your rights under major regulations, how to request data deletion, and how to limit corporate data collection.

Encryption is the process of encoding information to prevent unauthorized access. You will understand the differences between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, how secure protocols like HTTPS work, and how to encrypt files and communications.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws govern how organizations handle personal data. You will understand compliance requirements, user consent frameworks, data breach notification rules, and the legal obligations of businesses operating globally.

Online tracking involves monitoring user behavior across websites to build profiles for advertising. You will understand how cookies, device fingerprinting, and trackers operate, and how to configure browser settings and extensions to block them.

Social media privacy involves managing the visibility of personal information on social networking platforms. You will understand how to configure platform privacy settings, audit third-party app permissions, and minimize the digital footprint you expose publicly.