Privacy & Data Protection Awareness

Practical awareness on personal data, consent, privacy risks, responsible data handling, and DPDP readiness.

A beginner-friendly awareness program designed for students, employees, HR teams, SMEs, startups, and general users to understand how personal data is collected, used, shared, protected, and responsibly handled in daily digital life.

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Techno-Legal Research, Education & Cybersecurity Awareness

Techno-Legal Research, Education & Cybersecurity Awareness
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Module 1: Introduction to Privacy & Data Protection
  • What is privacy?
  • What is personal data?
  • Sensitive personal data
  • Why privacy matters
  • Real-world privacy incidents
Module 2: Understanding Personal Data
  • Types of personal data
  • Direct vs indirect identifiers
  • Financial data
  • Health data
  • Biometric data
  • Digital footprints
Module 3: Data Collection & Consent
  • How apps/websites collect data
  • Consent basics
  • Valid consent
  • Cookies & tracking
  • Permissions in mobile apps
  • Dark patterns awareness
Module 4: Data Lifecycle Awareness
  • Data collection
  • Data storage
  • Data usage
  • Data sharing
  • Data retention
  • Data deletion
Module 5: Privacy Notices & Transparency
  • What is a privacy notice?
  • Why privacy policies matter
  • Transparency principles
  • User awareness
  • Data disclosure basics
  • Responsible communication
Module 6: Responsible Data Handling
  • Access control awareness
  • Sharing data responsibly
  • Third-party data sharing
  • Email & spreadsheet risks
  • Data minimization basics
  • Safe documentation practices
Module 7: Privacy Risks in Daily Life
  • Social media privacy
  • Public Wi-Fi risks
  • Oversharing online
  • Fake apps & permissions
  • QR code risks
  • AI & deepfake privacy concerns
Module 8: Privacy in Organizations
  • Employee data handling
  • HR data awareness
  • Customer data awareness
  • Vendor data handling
  • Internal privacy culture
  • Documentation readiness basics
Module 9: Data Breach Awareness
  • What is a data breach?
  • Common causes
  • Accidental exposure
  • Insider risks
  • Password leaks
  • Basic response awareness
Module 10: Privacy, Law & Digital Awareness
  • DPDP awareness overview
  • User rights awareness
  • Organizational responsibilities
  • Cyber law basics related to privacy
  • Privacy & cybersecurity relationship
  • Responsible digital practices