Admission requirements
None.
Description
This course will teach you how European law regulates information technologies (IT) and, particularly, the Internet. After an introduction into European IT an Internet Law, the course will address a series of specific themes and issues, which have been addressed by the European legislator and the European Court of Justice. Themes may include:
Regulating the digital environment
Intellectual Property Rights in the digital environment
Electronic commerce
Online privacy, data protection and state surveillance
Algorithmic profiling and consumer protection
Internet Service Provider (ISP) liability
The 'Gig' Economy
Course objectives
Objectives of the course
To provide insights into ways in which various areas of European law regulate information technologies and the Internet
To discuss new legal developments in European IT and Internet law
To thoroughly analyse a particular area of European IT and Internet law
Achievement levels
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course:
To obtain in-depth knowledge about particular areas of European IT and Internet law
To critically review developments in European IT and Internet law
To provide a thorough written analysis of a particular legal area in European IT and Internet law
To cooperate with fellow students on a written assignment
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found in uSis.
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of (4 hour) lectures: 5
Names of lecturers: Dr. Mark Leiser, with the possibility of guest lecturers
Required preparation by students: Reading the obligatory study materials on Blackboard
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
Written exam (open book, 70% of final grade)
Written group assignment (30% of final grade)
The final grade for the exam must be 5,5. The re-examination is only available for the written exam. The grades for the written exam and paper remain valid only for the academic year in which they were obtained.
Submission procedures
Will be announced on Blackboard
Areas to be tested within the exam
The exam will address the subjects discussed in the course. Students need to study the lectures as well as the required reading material on Blackboard.
Blackboard
Relevant information on this course, including required study materials, is available on Blackboard.Blackboard.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature:
- See Blackboard
Course information guide:
- None
Reader:
- See Blackboard
Recommended course materials
- None
Registration
Students have to register for courses and exams through uSis. When the maximum number of students have registered a waiting list will be opened at the secretariat. You have to send an e-mail to elaw@law.leidenuniv.nl.
Exchange students have priority and will be registered for the course first. Any remaining seats will be available for students from Leiden University and other Dutch Universities.
Contact information
Coordinator: Dr. Mark Leiser
Work address: KOG, Steenschuur 25, Leiden
E-mail: elaw@law.leidenuniv.nl
Telephone number secretariat: +31 (0)71 527 8838
Institution/division
Institution: Meta Juridica / eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies
Division: eLaw@Leiden, Center for Law and Digital Technologies
Telephone number secretariat: +31 (0)71 527 8838
E-mail: elaw@law.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
None.