Information Technology Law
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
This course aims at addressing the students a basic knowledge of the main notions and concepts of law related to digital content and new media. Also, it has the objective of focusing on issues belonging to legal definitions and users' and owners' rights liability for use or sharing of digital contents.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
(knowledge)
- Demonstrate their understanding of the substantive rules and principles of law, with a focus on digital media, and the ability to apply this knowledge in the current legal context.
- Demonstrate their understanding of legal definitions and concepts, including, but not limited to, the digital media legal discipline, and show basic knowledge of legal framework.
(skills)
- Recall how legal norms apply to online activities.
(attitudes):
- Develop a sensibility towards the legal and ethical dimensions of digital media
(knowledge)
- Demonstrate their understanding of the substantive rules and principles of law, with a focus on digital media, and the ability to apply this knowledge in the current legal context.
- Demonstrate their understanding of legal definitions and concepts, including, but not limited to, the digital media legal discipline, and show basic knowledge of legal framework.
(skills)
- Recall how legal norms apply to online activities.
(attitudes):
- Develop a sensibility towards the legal and ethical dimensions of digital media
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Course syllabus
1) Technology Law & Digital Transformation
2) Freedom of expression and personal data protection online
4) copyright and Intellectual property in the digital era
5) Liability-for-emerging-digital-technologies
1) Technology Law & Digital Transformation
2) Freedom of expression and personal data protection online
4) copyright and Intellectual property in the digital era
5) Liability-for-emerging-digital-technologies
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of social media and digital media. No prior legal knowledge required.
Teaching methods
classroom-taught lesson, attendance recommended.
Teaching Resources
Giovanni Pascuzzi, Il diritto dell'era digitale, ed. 5, Il Mulino, 2020
Slides and learning material presented during lessons, made available online on ARIEL platform
Slides and learning material presented during lessons, made available online on ARIEL platform
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a compulsory closed-ended written test, which focuses on the course programme as carried out in the course textbook and in the teaching materials made available to students. The quiz assess the actual acquisition of the legal notions necessary to resolve the most recurrent questions concerning the relationship between law, new technologies and digital communication.
The results of the written test will be communicated to the individual students through the recording of the exams subject to refusal.
Grades will be expressed on a 30-point scale.
The evaluation criteria are understanding of legal notions, analytical skills, mastery of legal vocabulary, connection skills.
The results of the written test will be communicated to the individual students through the recording of the exams subject to refusal.
Grades will be expressed on a 30-point scale.
The evaluation criteria are understanding of legal notions, analytical skills, mastery of legal vocabulary, connection skills.
IUS/20 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Pedrazzi Giorgio