Course Content
Sensitive data
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Why do fraudsters want our sensitive data?
Situations in which we inadvertently share our data
Golden rules of safety
Could this information be used against us?
Identity theft
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What exactly is identity theft?
How is our data stolen?
How can you protect your identity online?
Could this be identity theft?
Data breach
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Data breaches – what are they and why could they affect any one of us?
Examples of data breaches – entirely beyond our control
A quick guide: what should you do if you hear about a data breach?
The erosion of privacy
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What is uncontrolled data sharing?
What are the everyday pitfalls of sharing your personal data?
How to prevent erosion – 5 simple rules
Privacy on social media
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How do social media platforms work, and what sort of information do they collect?
What are the risks associated with a lack of privacy on social media?
How can you protect your privacy on social media?
Sharing sensitive data with strangers
  1. Think before you click: ‘Could a stranger misuse this?’ If so – don’t post it;
  2. Less is more: post one family photo instead of ten;
  3. Check the privacy settings before posting: change the visibility from ‘Public’ to ‘Friends’ only;
  4. Monthly clean-up: delete old posts (e.g. those with photos of your home);
  5. Private conversations: send a private message instead of a public post.
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