Online Course – EIT Digital Certified Professional Internship in Privacy and Standardization

Interpretation of legal texts for technological solutions. Analysis and interpretation of the legal rules of regulation and the history of privacy laws.

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Professional Certificate

Intermediate level

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-study
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Project planning
  • Adaptability
  • Technological navigation

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Privacy Expert
  • Regulatory Advisor
  • Information Security Manager
  • Privacy and Regulatory Affairs Researcher
  • Privacy Policy Specialist
  • Project Manager in the field of private technologies
  • Regulatory Implementation Specialist
  • Legal advisor in the field of privacy
  • Software developer with a specialization in privacy
  • Privacy Risk Manager

Internship – 5-part course series

Welcome to the specialization in Privacy and Regulatory Affairs. We are excited to see that you are interested and will provide you with in-depth learning on the fascinating topic of privacy and regulatory affairs in the context of technological innovation. We hope that the course will encourage you to further explore the topic of privacy, personal information regulation and regulatory affairs. Especially in light of recent events, it is important to know the rights and freedoms (proven?!).

Course content

  • The courses on privacy offer you a historical look at developments in privacy rights in an international context.
  • The course on standardization presents the legal context and the scalable power of standardization.
  • Both topics are presented in a technological context.
  • The course on privacy in the Western world explains the differences between the US and Europe.
  • More details about Europe and the US will be covered in detail in future courses.

Internship goals

This specialization will help you build a deep understanding and challenge you in various areas of privacy protection today. It will connect historical milestones with contemporary restrictions, and offer you a journey through jurisdictions and technological fields.

Learning methods

  • Through lectures and video quizzes, we aim to build a solid foundation that will allow you to form a coherent opinion on privacy and regulation.
  • Finally, we truly hope you enjoy the course!
Course instructor

Prof. M.R. Dr. Jan Smiths

Learning project is underway

The final assignments will require you to carefully consider everything you have learned in the four courses on privacy and compliance, and to elaborate on your thoughts. The course will be assessed primarily through in-depth assignments. Make good use of some of the practical exercises to get an edge on the graded assignments!

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Privacy in the Western world

Course 1

  • 7 hours
  • 4.4 (205 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Develop a clear understanding of the concept of personal space and privacy in history and in the context of international cooperation.

Privacy in the United States

  • 9 hours
  • 4.3 (46 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Understand the legal basis of American privacy laws and the role of the Supreme Court.
  • Create awareness of the role of privacy protection and the rule of law.
  • Learn about the background of human rights in protecting privacy.
  • Be aware of the important role of law in the design of information systems, encryption, and security systems.

Privacy in Europe

  • 18 hours
  • 4.4 (90 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Understand the legal basis of European privacy laws.
  • Create awareness of the role of privacy protection and the rule of law.
  • Learn about the background of human rights in protecting privacy.
  • Be aware of the important role of law in the design of information systems, encryption, and security systems.

Standardization and technology

  • 7 hours
  • 4.5 (49 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Learn about the significant social role of quality standards.
  • To know the development and basis of good standards.
  • Get to know the leading organizations over the years in the changing field of standardization.
  • Determine the future role of standards and link them to ethical considerations such as privacy.

Privacy and Standardization – Summary Course

  • 23 hours
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Create awareness of the role of privacy protection and the rule of law.
  • Understand the differences between various legal aspects and their effects on contracts and terms.
  • To link privacy and data protection with human rights and freedoms.
  • Discover the problematic balance between technological advancement and privacy.