17-339 The Surveillance Society: Understanding Privacy in Today’s Digital World

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In an era where digital technology is inextricably woven into our daily lives, understanding the privacy implications of the tools we use has never been more critical. This course will deconstruct the complex landscape of digital tracking and overview data privacy issues in emerging technologies. Through an exploration of privacy principles and global regulatory frameworks, this course will equip students with the analytical tools to identify privacy harms and evaluate protection models. Designed for students of all backgrounds, this course bridges the gap between ethics and technology, offering a unique opportunity to gain practical insights into the privacy challenges shaping our global society and providing a foundation for those interested in further study in privacy engineering.

Prerequisites: none listed

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