Information Law and Information Technology LawLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: ONEVAL0013
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Responsible person
- Juhana Riekkinen
Objective
After the course, the student has an understanding of the terms “Information Law” and “Information Technology Law”. The student has also gained knowledge concerning specific topics in these areas of law.
Content
Course covers topics such as:
- the nature of Information Law and Information Rights,
- general knowledge about Privacy and Data Protection laws
- crimes related to information, Information and Network Societies
- history of the Internet, net neutrality and censorship in the Internet
- very general information about intellectual property with the focus on copyright in Cyberspace.
Further information
Timing
The essay can be submitted for assessment at any time during the academic year.
Grading
The course will be graded (fail, 1–5) based on either the essay (or the written examination). Further information about grading criteria for the essay will be provided by the teacher.
Other
This course is part of the Law and Tech package.