E42SP_1: About the e-course | Stručna usavršavanja

Security and privacy in the digital environment are critically important today, as almost all aspects of our professional and private lives take place in digital spaces. With the advancement of technology and the digitalisation of services, risks are also increasing — ranging from identity theft and financial fraud to data manipulation and violations of fundamental human rights.

The protection of personal data and digital identities is not merely a technical issue, but a fundamental matter of trust, ethics, and legality. Every user, institution, or organisation is responsible for managing the information it processes. A lack of adequate security can lead to serious consequences, including data breaches, legal and regulatory repercussions, reputational damage, and ultimately financial losses affecting both legal entities and individuals.

Security and privacy in the digital environment are based on protecting personal data, digital identities, and systems from unauthorised access, misuse, and harmful impacts. Security encompasses technical and organisational measures designed to prevent attacks, data theft, and system disruptions, while privacy refers to an individual’s right to control how their personal data is collected, used, and shared. In the digital environment, maintaining a balance between user experience, data protection, and the lawful use of personal data is essential for preserving trust, security, and social responsibility.

This module is a translated version of the original Sigurnost i privatnost u digitalnom okruženju module in Croatian. Consequently, certain supplementary materials and supporting documents are available only in the Croatian language.
Participants may use free AI-powered translation tools to access the provided materials.

Learning outcomes:

identify possible approaches to managing, protecting, and sharing digital resources and materials;
recognise potential security and privacy risks associated with commonly used educational digital tools and platforms;
evaluate digital educational resources based on their compliance with recognised security and privacy standards;
relate security and privacy in the digital environment to their impact on student learning.

Digital identity shapes the way students learn, communicate, and present themselves to the world. As university instructors and staff, you serve as role models. By understanding the importance of digital identity, you can more effectively teach students and enhance their digital safety. Students are exposed daily to risks such as data theft and loss of privacy, though they may not know how to protect themselves. You can guide them in doing so. In this e-course, learn how to protect your own digital identity, and how to raise student awareness of online safety, responsibility, and professional behavior. The e-course also covers the risks, protection, storage and sharing of digital materials, cybersecurity incident management, and compliance with legal regulations. This program will help you provide students with practical skills to safeguard their identity and foster their responsibility in the digital environment. Join the e-course and learn how to protect yourself and your students.

Number of ECTS credits: 3

The expected participant workload for activities in this e-course is a total of 74 hours and 35 minutes, broken down by units as follows:

Welcome: 45 minutes
Threats and risks to digital identity and personal data: 3 hours, 50 minutes
Cyber risks in education – case studies: 8 hours, 25 minutes
Digital identity management – strategies for protecting privacy and digital footprints: 9 hours, 15 minutes
Best practices in digital identity management: 5 hours
Management and protection of digital resources and materials: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Evaluation of digital resources – criteria for assessing the security of digital tools and platforms: 7 hours, 50 minutes
Compliance with laws and regulations on copyright, data protection, and cybersecurity: 9 hours, 10 minutes
Digital literacy and student privacy: 9 hours, 45 minutes
Data storage and sharing in education – recommendations and tools: 11 hours, 15 minutes
Course conclusion: 50 minutes