Take Back Your Online Privacy for Adults
Course Code: Q249433
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
Various
Duration:
2 hours
Attendance:
Short Course
Fees:
Free

Online privacy is a concern for many people with the amount of personal data harvested by unregulated corporations. This two-hour course aims to provide practical, easy to understand steps to implement and protect online privacy. It's aimed at everyone who uses the internet and will explain why you should be concerned about the extent of data harvesting of your data.
You'll find out more about:
- big data harvesting organisations
- the extent of the data harvesting of your family’s data
- discussion on why protecting your family’s privacy is so important
- practical examples of the consequences of data harvesting on your family’s future
- practical steps to help you to take back your online privacy
- discussions on the dangers of using smart devices and smart speakers.
Please note, this course is taught in various locations. Please enquire below to find out more.
There are no formal entry requirements to join this course.
This is a two-hour workshop.
Your progress will be assessed by your course tutor through participation in classroom discussions, activities and group work.
You could go on to study one of our other essential digital skills.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
Take Back Your Online Privacy for Adults
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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