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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.