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Protecting personal data and privacy

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The badge holder has demonstrated a dedicated and competent mastery of the competency Security: Protecting personal data and privacy. With pride, he or she can show the following results and skills:

Protecting personal data and privacy in digital environments. Understanding how personally identifiable information can be used and shared while protecting oneself and others from harm. Understanding that digital services have a privacy policy describing how personal data is used.

At a basic level, independently and with appropriate guidance where necessary, I can:
  • select simple methods to protect my personal data and privacy in digital environments;
  • recognize simple methods to use and share personally identifiable information while protecting myself and others from harm;
  • recognize simple privacy policy statements describing how personal data is used in digital services.
(c) DigComp 2.2

These achievements have been acknowledged and rewarded in consultation with the badge holder by the coach and work supervisor who issued the badge as a sign of the badge holder's achievements. Whether you are a reader of this badge who is an employer looking for a person with digital skills, or someone who wants to demonstrate and strengthen your skills, this badge is a clear indication of digital knowledge and skills.
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Task no.1
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Make a plan with your coach on which tasks you will perform to gain control over the following skills:
  • selecting simple methods to protect personal data and privacy in digital environments;
  • recognizing simple methods to use and share personally identifiable information while protecting yourself and others from harm;
  • recognizing simple privacy policy statements describing how personal data is used in digital services.

Examples to develop these skills:
Protecting personal data and privacy is an important topic in today's digital world. It is vital to know simple methods to protect yourself and maintain your privacy.
A practical example of how you can practice this is by being aware of the settings of the apps and websites you use. For instance,
  • check the privacy settings of your social media accounts to see what information is public and who it is shared with.
  • Choose to keep your personal information private and only share it with people you trust.
  • Use strong and unique passwords and security questions, and avoid using the same passwords for different accounts.
  • Read the privacy policy statements of the digital services you use so that you understand how your personal data is used and protected.
By being aware of these simple methods, you can better protect yourself and maintain your privacy in digital environments.

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