326001 VO Grundlagen von Recht und Digitalisierung

Wintersemester 2022/2023 | Stand: 04.10.2022 LV auf Merkliste setzen
326001
VO Grundlagen von Recht und Digitalisierung
VO 2
4
wöch.
jährlich
Englisch

This course provides an overview of the foundations of EU information technology law.

  • Students know selected EU legal rules that apply to the internet and the computational processing of data.
  • They are aware of current developments in EU law and policy relating to digital technologies.
  • They are able to draw on relevant information contained in legislation, policy instruments and academic literature.
  • They are able to develop critical arguments on legal issues raised by the use of digital technologies and communicate them.

This course examines risks and opportunities of digital technologies from a legal perspective.

We will examine a selection of legal rules that apply to the internet and the computational processing of data. The analysis will include relevant legislation, court decisions and policy instruments. Moreover, we will identify gaps in the existing legal framework and reflect on potential regulatory reforms. The focus of the course will be on the law of the European Union that regulates the use of digital technologies.

Three main topics:

  • Foundations of EU data protection law: When does the (in)famous General Data Protection Regulation apply? What are the six main legal bases for processing data under the GDPR? Which rules have to be observed when personal data are processed?

  • EU legal framework for Artificial Intelligence: What is Artificial Intelligence? What does the European Union do to ensure that Artificial Intelligence is developed and used in a way that complies with legal rules and ethical values? We will examine the new AI Regulation that was recently proposed by the European Commission.

  • EU legal framework for digital platforms: Which EU legal rules apply to digital platforms such as Uber, AirBnB or Youtube? Which legal rules protect us from hate speech, fake news and terrorist propaganda on online platforms? Why was the 2000 eCommerce Directive recently updated? Which main legal rules for digital platforms does the new Digital Services Act stipulate?

This lecture will rely on the flipped classroom approach, an instructional strategy that focuses on active student engagement and learning. Under the traditional classroom approach, the lecturer disseminates new information to the students in class. Under the flipped classroom approach, the students are introduced to new content through self-study exercises and instructional videos. This part of the lecture will take place on OLAT and in the virtual classroom. The sessions in seminar room 3114 will then be used to clarify doubts and questions, for additional information from the lecturer and for group exercises. 

50/50% online and classroom teaching: Half of the course will take place virtually on OLAT and in the virtual classroom (instructional videos and online exercise sheets). For the other half, we will meet in seminar room 3114.

Final exam at the end of the semester. The exam will be an online, open-book exam on OLAT. The exam will take place on Friday, 3 February 2023, from 9.00 to 10.30 am. 

All readings will be provided via OLAT.

To participate in this course, you have to enrol via LFU-online.

This lecture will be given in English. You are expected to speak English in class and to draft your answers to the exam questions in English. Your proficiency of English will not be graded and you do not have to worry about making mistakes when speaking in class and when drafting your answers. 

07.10.2022