Data Protection and Privacy on the Internet 2100-CB-M-D3ODIP

The classes aim to familiarize participants with concepts related to data protection and online privacy. Participants will be introduced to data protection legislation (with a special focus on GDPR). The course will address how regulatory requirements must be met in managing the storage of resources in databases and the potential publication of certain data online. Methods of secure information transfer, with particular emphasis on sensitive data, will also be presented. The main threats related to data storage and transfer, as well as ways to prevent them, will be described. At the end of the semester, students will be required to complete a project to apply the knowledge they have acquired in practice.

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The course covers the following topics: − methods of secure data transfer, − privacy protection, − personal data protection, − sensitive data and their security.

Course coordinators

Konrad Witomski

Type of course

obligatory courses

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE:

K_W03 - The graduate knows and understands the principles of data protection and privacy on the Internet. The graduate has knowledge about protecting information on the Internet, preventing its loss, and safeguarding online privacy.

K_W06 - The graduate knows and understands policies regarding data protection and regulations related to maintaining privacy on the Internet.

K_W12 - The graduate knows and understands the concepts and principles of data and privacy protection and understands the necessity of managing data securely.

SKILLS:

K_U03 - The graduate can independently explain and utilize basic techniques and technologies to ensure data security and maintain privacy on the Internet. The graduate can define basic threats related to data usage and inadequate protection of information privacy on the Internet.

SOCIAL COMPETENCES:

K_K02 - The graduate is ready to maintain a professional, responsible, and ethical attitude while using data.

Assessment criteria

Project

Practical placement

N/A

Bibliography

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – An Implementation and Compliance Guide, Fourth Edition Ely, 2020.
Everyday Cryptography : Fundamental Principles and Applications, Keith M. Martin. OUP Oxford, 2012.

Term 2024Z:

Additional information

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