Privacy
35 mins
Right to Privacy: Introduction and Principles
- Abstract:
- An introduction to the principles that underpin the right to privacy, how important it is in our daily lives and the work that is being done internationally to protect the right by civil society organisations.
- About this course:
- Privacy is a fundamental right, and in the future will be increasingly essential to freedom everywhere. Understanding the principles of the right, the laws that affect it, and how to communicate those to the public are becoming increasingly important for any activist or journalist interested in the topic. This course is going to give you an introduction to the skills required to achieve that.
- What do I learn:
- You’ll learn about the increasing importance of the right to privacy in our daily lives, the international and regional conventions that establish the right to privacy. You’ll also learn about the principles of data protection laws and communications surveillance laws, while looking at case studies of legislation from around the world.
- What do I need to know:
- The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in technology and human rights. Some knowledge of law would be helpful, but not essential.
Trainers
Privacy International
Privacy International is committed to fighting for the right to privacy across the world. We litigate to ensure that surveillance is consistent with the rule of law. And advocate for strong national, regional, and international laws that protect privacy, conducting research to catalyse policy change.
Matthew Rice
Matthew Rice is the Scotland Director at Open Rights Group. He was previously an Advocacy Officer at Privacy International working across the organisation engaging with international partners and strengthening their capacity on communications surveillance issues.
- 1.1 Introduction to course1.2 Importance of Privacy
- 2.1 International Instruments2.2 Quiz: International Instruments2.3 How do protections vary around the world?2.4 Quiz: Communications surveillance2.5 Data Protection2.6 The Future
- 3.1 What is Data Protection Law?3.2 Data Protection: Lessons from around the world3.3 Data Protection Authorities: South Africa's long wait3.4 Quiz: South Africa v OECD Principles3.5 Data protection authorities: Philippines new body3.6 Quiz: Data Protection Case Studies
- 4.1 What does Communications Surveillance look like?4.2 Case Study: #PYRAWEBS Campaign4.3 Domestic and international Institutions4.4 Quiz: Institutions and their locations4.5 Technology Protections4.6 Technology Protections: Case Studies
- 5.1 Conclusion
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