Terms

Digital Privacy 

• The ability of an individual to control how their personal information is collected, used, shared, stored, analyzed, and retained in digital systems. (Broeckelmann, 2026)

Encryption

• The act or practice of changing digital data into a form that cannot be read without converting it back using a unique key. (Dictionary.com, 2026)

VPN (Virtual Private Network) 

• A system or technology that uses a public network, usually the internet, to transmit encrypted data between a private network and a remote authorized user. (Dictionary.com, 2026)

Privacy Policy 

• A legal document that primary function is to inform visitors about the website's data processing practices per the guidelines of the data regulations the website is subject to. (Baig, 2023)

Malware 

• Software that is intended to damage a computer, mobile device, computer system, or computer network, or to take partial control over its operation. (Dictionary.com, 2026)

Social Engineering

• A technique that uses psychological manipulation, fraud, or dishonesty to force people to disclose private personal or corporate information, or to take a particular action. (Dictionary.com, 2026)

Phishing 

• The practice of using fraudulent e-mails and copies of legitimate websites to extract financial data from computer users for purposes of identity theft. (Dicitionary.com, 2026)

Ransomware 

• Malware planted illegally in a computer or mobile device that disables its operation or access to its data until the owner or operator pays to regain control or access. (Dicitionary.com, 2026)