How can we harness the power of data while protecting individual privacy? This course dives into one of the most critical challenges of our time by exploring privacy threats and cutting-edge solutions. Together, we’ll investigate privacy attacks, analyze their implications, and build a strong foundation in state-of-the-art techniques like differential privacy.
This course is designed to balance theory with practice. You’ll engage with real-world problems, develop practical skills, and explore how privacy-preserving methods are applied in diverse fields. Through projects, quizzes, and collaborative discussions, you’ll gain both technical expertise and a nuanced understanding of the ethical dimensions of data privacy.
This course is ideal for students curious about the intersection of data science, ethics, and security. To succeed, you should have:
Data privacy is not just a technical challenge—it’s a societal imperative. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to tackle complex privacy issues in academic research or industry settings. Whether your goal is to innovate in artificial intelligence or contribute to policy-making, this course will provide the tools and insights necessary to make a meaningful impact.
Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!
Week | Dates | Monday | Wednesday |
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1 | Jan 13 - Jan 17 | Intro | Privacy Attacks |
2 | Jan 20 - Jan 24 | MLK (no class) | Privacy Attacks |
3 | Jan 27 - Jan 31 | Privacy Attacks | No Class (Quiz 1) |
4 | Feb 3 - Feb 7 | Privacy Enhancing Technologies | Privacy Enhancing Technologies |
5 | Feb 10 - Feb 14 | Privacy Enhancing Technologies | Privacy Enhancing Technologies |
6 | Feb 17 - Feb 21 | Privacy Enhancing Technologies | Privacy Enhancing Technologies |
7 | Feb 24 - Feb 28 | Privacy Enhancing Technologies | No Class (Quiz 2) |
8 | Mar 3 - Mar 7 | Privacy Enhancing Technologies | Privacy Enhancing Technologies (Cyber Chat 1 Due) |
9 | Mar 10 - Mar 14 | Spring break | Spring break |
10 | Mar 17 - Mar 21 | Cyber Chat Discussion | Student-led Presentation (Project Proposal Due) |
11 | Mar 24 - Mar 28 | Student-led Presentation | Student-led Presentation |
12 | Mar 31 - Apr 4 | Student-led Presentation | Student-led Presentation (Cyber Chat 2 Due) |
13 | Apr 7 - Apr 11 | Student-led Presentation | Student-led Presentation |
14 | Apr 14 - Apr 18 | Student-led Presentation | Student-led Presentation (Project Poster Due) |
15 | Apr 21 - Apr 25 | Cyber Chat Discussion | Work on Final Project |
16 | Apr 28 - Apr 30 | Poster Session | No Class (Project Report Due) |