Personal Data Sovereignty
In a world where every click, search, and swipe can be tracked, "Personal Data Sovereignty" empowers you to reclaim control over your digital footprint.
This comprehensive course unpacks the complex landscape of data privacy, surveillance, and digital rights, offering you the tools and knowledge to safeguard your personal information in an increasingly connected world.
You’ll start by understanding what a digital footprint is, how your data is collected—both actively and passively—and the hidden risks associated with everyday technology use. From social media platforms and smart devices to search engines and advertising trackers, this course explores the many ways your personal data is monitored, monetized, and sometimes exposed.
You’ll learn how to interpret privacy policies, implement privacy hygiene best practices, use privacy-first tools like VPNs and encrypted apps, and explore new technologies like decentralized identity and blockchain-based solutions. We'll also delve into global privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA, giving you insight into your rights and how to exercise them.
Whether you're a privacy-conscious individual, a professional handling sensitive information, or simply someone tired of being tracked online, this course will help you build a personal data strategy, minimize digital vulnerabilities, and become an informed advocate for privacy and data sovereignty.
By the end of the course, you’ll have both the technical skills and strategic mindset to protect your online presence, assert your digital autonomy, and navigate the internet with confidence.
📚 Course Overview
● Introduction to Personal Data Sovereignty
● What is a Digital Footprint?
● Types of Digital Footprints: Passive vs Active
● Why Data Sovereignty Matters in the Digital Age
● Common Ways Your Data is Collected Online
● Understanding Terms of Service and Privacy Policies
● Tracking Technologies: Cookies, Pixels, and More
● Data Brokers and the Hidden Economy of Personal Data
● Social Media and Your Personal Information
● Smart Devices and Data Collection Risks
● Email Privacy and Metadata Exposure
● Understanding Location Tracking and Geotagging
● Search Engines and Data Profiling
● Online Ads and Behavioral Targeting
● Data Breaches: What They Are and How They Happen
● How to Check If Your Data Has Been Compromised
● Basic Privacy Hygiene: Settings and Permissions
● Using Privacy-Focused Browsers and Search Engines
● Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): Basics and Benefits
● Ad Blockers and Anti-Tracking Tools
● Password Management and Two-Factor Authentication
● Data Minimization: Sharing Only What’s Necessary
● Using Temporary and Anonymous Email Services
● Encryption Basics: How to Protect Your Data
● Data Residency and International Privacy Laws
● The GDPR and Your Digital Rights
● CCPA and Other Regional Privacy Regulations
● Understanding Digital Identity and Reputation
● How to Request Data Deletion and Access
● Managing Data on Social Platforms
● Securing Cloud Accounts and Online Storage
● Self-Hosting and Local Alternatives to Cloud Services
● Decentralized Identity and Blockchain for Privacy
● Advanced Browser Fingerprinting Techniques
● Threat Modeling and Personal Risk Assessment
● Developing a Personal Data Management Strategy
● Becoming a Data Sovereignty Advocate
📲 Take control of your digital life — download the course and reclaim your data power!
