Privacy in The Future
Objectives
- To understand how the definition of privacy has evolved in recent decades.
- To identify ethical concerns and threats concerning privacy due to technology.
- To explore technology-enabled solutions for protecting data and privacy.
- To evaluate the importance of policy and discourse in protecting privacy.
Key Concepts
Privacy
Exponential Technologies
Data Protection
Digital Footprint
Module overview
Technological progress has radically transformed our concept of privacy. How we share information and display our identities has changed as we’ve migrated to the digital world. Emerging technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Internet of Things, will only continue to amplify concerns over privacy and protection of data.
This module explores the ethical concerns with regards to privacy in the digital world and also looks at how our definition of “privacy” will evolve in the next century.
Details
Skills
Futures Thinking 
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Digital Literacy
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