Public Course Archive
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETS) was a university course from 2014 - 2023 at TU Wien
by Markus Donko-Huber, Martin Schmiedecker, and
Wilfried Mayer. In this course, students explored the fundamental concepts and
practical applications of privacy-enhancing technologies. The course was developed to achieve the following learning goals.
- Understand basic privacy-enhancing technologies: Students became familiar with essential tools and methods to protect privacy in digital environments.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical assignments: Through hands-on challenges, students applied privacy-enhancing technologies in real-world scenarios.
- Understand the pros and cons of different privacy-enhancing methods: The lecture covered various techniques, highlighting their advantages and limitations to help students make informed decisions.
- Analyze current internet services regarding privacy and suggest effective technical protection measures: Students critically evaluated existing online services and proposed robust privacy solutions.
