Data Privacy: Managing the Security and Proper Use of Personal Information (Core)

Personal information can be used to identify a specific individual. It can belong to customers, consumers, people using the Internet, employees, suppliers, business partners and third parties. Certain personal information is often considered private under the law. Therefore, organizations and their employees have the duty to safeguard any personal information in their care. Here, learners explore the many considerations regarding the handling of personal information and the practical steps to take to protect it from theft and misuse.