2. Privacy Basics and Background

Covers online privacy, Internet privacy, data security threats, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), anonymous browsing, data threats, personal data

Learning objective: Explore four areas in which your online privacy can be compromised.

In Module 1 we introduced you to what online privacy is and why it matters. In Module 2, we explore four basic topics related to online privacy:

• Public vs. Private Profile

• Data and Metadata

• Tracking (Cookies, Link Tracking and Data Sharing)

• Open Source vs. Proprietary Technology

Also in Module 2, we’ll start to tackle some of the easiest steps you can take to reduce data leakage that can occur through some of the most commonly-used devices and applications. So let’s get into it!