Digital Skills Education are offering free workshops for anyone based in Scotland to show you how to take back control of your digital privacy and protect your personal data online. If you don’t know where to start with your upskilling journey or are looking to get a taster of Data Skills then try these workshops!

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

Feel like you’re sharing too much data? Have you let yourself install too many apps, clicked “I agree” too many times, or generally feel like you’ve made too many accounts?

We’ll show you how to take back control of your digital privacy – but without having to go give up your smartphone. Learn about how companies use data to track you, and we’ll show you steps to reduce the amount of data stored about you.

You will:

• Learn how companies gather and process your personal data

• Learn tips about reducing the amount of data stored about you

• “Data detox” your web browsing, social media, and phone

• Adjusting your settings so you share only what you’re comfortable with

 Recent Feedback:

• “A lively, interactive and incredibly informative course. This was REAL digital skills education in action for me. I feel so much better informed and empowered. Thank you!”

• “Insightful and interesting with clear, concise tutors who are able to explain clearly.“

• “I have learned the reasons for companies collecting data on me and how they might use this. I now have a better awareness.“

• “Lots of food for thought. I learned how to manage my online presence and how to easily delete my data.“

 The course includes practical advice and demonstrates tools and features already available on most smartphones and computers. This course is suitable for all learners, no technical skills are required.

Data Detox will run at 10am on 12th October, 2nd November, and 30th November

Personal Data Protection

Nowadays our computers, phones, and tablets are filled with personal data – but how can we keep that sensitive information out of the wrong hands? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the most common cyber security attacks, but more importantly how to take steps to protect yourself. You’ll see live demonstrations of attacks and learn how to spot them. These tips will help you feel more confident about using a computer safely, but most importantly the steps you can take to protect the data you hold. No technical knowledge is required.

Learning outcomes:

• Practical Exercise: Has your personal data been stolen?

• Storing your personal data securely (on laptops, mobiles, storage devices)

• Sharing your personal data securely (secure connection, secure messaging apps)

• Protecting your personal data

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