Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Students explore technologies and practices designed to protect user privacy online, such as VPNs and anonymizers.
Key Questions
- Explain how a Virtual Private Network (VPN) enhances online privacy.
- Compare different privacy-enhancing technologies and their effectiveness.
- Analyze the trade-offs between privacy and convenience in digital services.
Common Core State Standards
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