Code: 4.2
Protecting personal data and privacy
To be aware of and exercise one’s rights in relation to personal data and privacy in digital environments. To evaluate and manage privacy risks and protect personal data and privacy in digital environments. To use and share one's own and others' personal data safely, ethically and responsibly.
Descriptors
Basic
What you can do at this level
- CS4.2.01No AI reference
Acknowledge the importance of a cautious approach to the sharing of personal data in digital environments.
- CS4.2.02Implicit AI
Recognise that personal data is collected and generated through a large variety of sources and processes.
- CS4.2.03No AI reference
Recognise that manipulative methods can be used in digital environments to deceive individuals into providing access to personal data, accounts or other sensitive information.
- CS4.2.04Explicit AI
Identify risks of sharing personal data in digital environments, including specific risks in relation to AI systems.
- CS4.2.05Implicit AI
Recognise that individuals have a right to privacy and that their personal data is protected under legislation.
- CS4.2.06No AI reference
Implement basic security measures for online payments and transactions.
- CS4.2.07No AI reference
Block or flag personal information that has been inappropriately shared online.
- CS4.2.08No AI reference
Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of identity theft.
What you learn at this level
- LO4.2.08SNo AI reference
Implement basic security measures for online payments and transactions.
- LO4.2.02KImplicit AI
Recognise that personal data is collected and generated through a large variety of digital sources and processes.
- LO4.2.01ANo AI reference
Acknowledge the importance of a cautious approach to the sharing of personal data in digital environments.
- LO4.2.09SNo AI reference
Respond appropriately to signs of identity theft.
- LO4.2.03KExplicit AI
Identify risks of sharing personal data in digital environments, including specific risks in relation to AI systems.
- LO4.2.10SNo AI reference
Block or flag personal information that has been inappropriately shared online.
- LO4.2.04KImplicit AI
Recognise that individuals have a right to privacy and that their personal data is protected under legislation.
- LO4.2.05KNo AI reference
Recognise that manipulative methods can be used to deceive individuals into providing access to personal data, accounts or other sensitive information.
- LO4.2.06KNo AI reference
Recognise signs of identity theft.
- LO4.2.07KNo AI reference
Recognise that users of platforms and services can request to block or flag information that has been shared inappropriately online.
Intermediate
What you can do at this level
- CS4.2.09No AI reference
Recognise the importance of careful handling of personal data of oneself and others, especially vulnerable individuals and children.
- CS4.2.10Implicit AI
Recognise key concepts related to data protection and privacy legislation.
- CS4.2.11No AI reference
Define the purpose of online privacy statements and main privacy policy concepts.
- CS4.2.12No AI reference
Define personal data breach under current data protection and privacy legislation.
- CS4.2.13Explicit AI
Describe privacy implications associated with the use of shared online content, such as to train AI systems, recognising that regulation of personal data ownership of content shared online is complex.
- CS4.2.14No AI reference
Describe techniques related to social engineering in digital environments, such as phishing or baiting, identifying and responding appropriately to instances of them.
- CS4.2.15Implicit AI
Safely manage personal data and privacy across a variety of digital environments, including use of privacy tools.
What you learn at this level
- LO4.2.11ANo AI reference
Acknowledge the importance of careful handling of personal data of oneself and others, especially vulnerable individuals and children.
- LO4.2.12KImplicit AI
Recognise key concepts of data protection and privacy legislation including privacy, anonymisation, pseudonymisation and data removal rights.
- LO4.2.20SImplicit AI
Manage personal data and privacy across a variety of digital environments, including use of privacy tools.
- LO4.2.13KNo AI reference
Identify the purpose of privacy statements.
- LO4.2.14KNo AI reference
Define main privacy statement concepts such as data subject, retention period, data transfer, and automated decision-making system.
- LO4.2.15KNo AI reference
Describe techniques related to social engineering in digital environments, such as phishing or baiting.
- LO4.2.16KNo AI reference
Define personal data breach under current data protection and privacy legislation.
- LO4.2.17KExplicit AI
Recognise that regulation of personal data ownership in AI systems is complex.
- LO4.2.18KExplicit AI
Describe privacy implications associated with the use of content shared online, such as to train AI systems.
- LO4.2.19KImplicit AI
Define main features and functions of privacy tools.
Advanced
What you can do at this level
- CS4.2.16Implicit AI
Continually explore data ownership and privacy issues in relation to digital technological developments.
- CS4.2.17Implicit AI
Support others to understand their rights under current data protection and privacy legislation.
- CS4.2.18Implicit AI
Assist others to implement basic strategies to protect personal data and manage privacy in digital environments.
What you learn at this level
- LO4.2.21AImplicit AI
Continually explore data ownership and privacy issues in relation to digital technological developments.
- LO4.2.22SImplicit AI
Support others to understand their rights under current data protection and privacy legislation.
- LO4.2.23SImplicit AI
Assist others to implement basic strategies to protect personal data and manage privacy in digital environments.
Highly advanced
What you can do at this level
- CS4.2.19Implicit AI
Stay informed about digital technological and legislative developments in relation to personal data, data ownership and privacy.
- CS4.2.20Implicit AI
Advise on policy or regulatory aspects of data protection and privacy in digital contexts.
- CS4.2.21Implicit AI
Lead or contribute to the design of personal data protection strategies in digital contexts.
What you learn at this level
- LO4.2.24AImplicit AI
Stay informed about digital technological and legislative developments in relation to personal data, data ownership and privacy.
- LO4.2.25SImplicit AI
Advise on policy or regulatory aspects of data protection and privacy in digital contexts.
- LO4.2.26SImplicit AI
Lead or contribute to the design of personal data protection strategies in digital contexts.
- Learning outcome types
- K — What you need to know: theoretical understanding and factual information.
- S — What you can do: practical and technical abilities.
- A — How you approach things: values, dispositions and behaviours.