LL4S4 Half Unit
Digital Rights, Privacy and Security
This information is for the 2015/16 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Orla Lynskey NAB6.23
Dr Chris Kuner (Visiting Professor)
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Media and Communications (Data and Society), MSc in Regulation, Master of Laws and Master of Laws (extended part-time study). This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
This course is capped at 30 students. Students must apply through Graduate Course Choice on 杏吧论坛forYou
Pre-requisites
Basic knowledge of EU law is desirable but not essential for this course.
Course content
While the development of the information society brings about significant economic and societal benefits, by treating the personal data of individuals as a valuable trading commodity it also raises fundamental rights concerns. In response to these concerns the EU has recognised a “right to data protection” in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and is currently remodelling the legal framework applicable to personal data processing in the EU. Moreover, other key global actors including the OECD and