Trust and Safety

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course focuses on the role of policy and engineering in people's trust in and the safety of digital information, interactions and systems. Topics covered will include: eCrime (spam, fraud, identity theft, etc.), technology-facilitated violence, usable security & privacy, online communities, content moderation, hate & harassment, and mis/dis-information. The course will involve engaging with a combination of industry case studies and academic literature. Students are expected to complete assignments that include programming, design, writing, and academic research.