Please note that the following description of the course is only provisional and therefore subject to change.
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:
Copyright in a digital environment
Electronic signatures
Electronic commerce
Online privacy and data protection
Online consumer protection
Online gambling
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 (2 hour) lectures: 7
Names of lecturers: Prof. Simone van der Hof and several selected guest lecturers
Required preparation by students: Reading the obligatory study materials on BlackBoard
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars: Not applicable
Names of instructors:
Required preparation by students:
Other methods of instruction
Description: Not applicable
Number of (2 hour) instructions:
Names of instructors:
Required preparation by students:
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
Written exam (open book)
Written group assignment
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.
Contact information
Coordinator: Prof. Simone van der Hof
Work address: KOG, Steenschuur 25, Leiden, room B3.29
E-mail: s.van.der.hof@law.leidenuniv.nl
Institution/division
Institution: Meta Juridica
Division: eLaw@Leiden, Centre for Law and the Information Society
Room number secretariat: B3.30
Telephone number secretariat: +31 (0)71 527 8838
E-mail: elaw@law.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
None.