What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will be able to understand, analyse, and modify legal texts related to both privacy and standardisation regulations.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Privacy and Standardisation Specialization

Interpret Legal Texts for Technological Solutions. Analyse and interpret the legal rules of standardisation and (the history of) privacy laws

Instructor: Jan Smits

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5 course series

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4.2

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5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.2

(151 reviews)

Intermediate level

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2 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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What you'll learn

Discover the huge societal role of standards and value the development and fundamentals of good standards
Relate privacy and data protection to human rights and freedoms
Compare legal fundamentals in European and American privacy law and analyse their differences
Discover the precarious balance between technological advancement and privacy

Overview

Welcome to this specialization about privacy and standardisation,

We are thrilled to see that you are interested and will provide you with a comprehensive study of the intriguiging subject of privacy and standardisation in the context of technological innovation. We hope this course will enthuse you to look further into privacy, personal data regulation and standardisation. Especially in the light of recent events it becomes more important to know about your (alleged!?) rights and freedoms.

The courses on privacy provide you with a historical perspective on the developments of privacy rights in an international context. The course on standardisation shows you the legal context and the scalable power of standardisation. Both topics are presented in a technological context. The course on Privacy in the Western World provides you with the differences between the USA and Europe, and the details of Europe and USA will be explained extensively in the follow-up courses.

The specialization will help you build a comprehensive opinion and it will challenge you in all areas of present-day privacy protection. It will link historic milestones to current limitations and offer you a journey through jurisdictions and technological fields alike.

Through video lectures and quizzes we endeavor to build a solid foundation for you to construct a well-founded opinion on privacy and standardisation. Last but not least we sincerely hope you enjoy the course!

Prof.mr.dr. Jan Smits

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Specialization - 5 course series

Privacy in the Western World

Course 17 hours4.5 (214 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Develop a clear concept of personal space and privacy in the context of history and international cooperation

Skills you'll gain

Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Research, European History, World History, and International Relations

Privacy in the USA

Course 29 hours4.3 (50 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Understand the legal fundamentals of American privacy law and the role of the Supreme Court
Create awareness for the role of privacy protection and the rule of law
Learn about the human rights background of privacy protection
Become aware of the essential role of law in designing IT, crypto and security systems

Skills you'll gain

Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Telecommunications, Data Ethics, Digital Communications, Court Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Case Law, and Legal Research

Privacy in Europe

Course 318 hours4.4 (96 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Understand legal fundamentals in European privacy law
Create awareness for the role of privacy protection and the rule of law
Learn about the human rights background of privacy protection
Become aware of the essential role of law in designing IT, crypto and security systems

Skills you'll gain

Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Legal Research, Data Governance, IT Security Architecture, European History, Information Privacy, and Personally Identifiable Information

Standardisation & Technology

Course 47 hours4.6 (54 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Learn about the huge societal role of standards
Know about the development and fundamentals of good standards
Become aquainted with the leading organisations through the years in the ever evolving field of standardisation
Establish the future role of standards and relate ethical considerantions such as privacy

Skills you'll gain

Technical Standard, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, and Information Technology

Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

Course 523 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Create awareness for the role of privacy protection and the rule of law
Understand the differences between different jurisdictions and its implications for designing contracts and terms
Relate privacy and data protection to human rights and freedoms
Discover the precarious balance between technological advancement and privacy

Skills you'll gain

Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Technology Strategies, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, and Legal Writing

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Jan Smits

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Frequently asked questions

The courses involve 32 weeks of study of about 4 hours per week, including preparation and execution of 4 examination quizzes and 5 capstone assignments, it will take about 200 hour in total

The material is about law and legal texts in the context of technological innovations. A background in law or technology will help you understand and put the lessons in a useful context so you can apply the knowledge directly in your daily work or study.

Privacy in the Western World is best taken before the other privacy courses, because it provides the concepts for Privacy in the USA and Privacy in Europe. The Capstone requires that you only start if you have followed all other courses; you need the knowledge of the other courses to complete the assignments, from standardisation to all privacy courses. If you already have prior knowledge regarding the courses, please test your knowledge in the last graded quiz to see if you have everything covered. If you have all relevant knowledge and insights, the capstone offers you the ultimate challenge.

This specialisation is part of a blended program, a double degree online program of about 30 EC (European Credit of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Although the ECs are only provided in the context of that program, the aim of the specialisation is to provide a similar course content and learning outcomes as offered on campus, and therefore, if you aim to have your efforts and certificate rewarded with ECs, please contact prof. Jan Smits or the university (TU/e) to get the exam committee to reward you your EC.s

Privacy and Standardisation Specialization

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