09945 - Legal Computer Science (R-Z)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has knowledge of the fundamental principles governing information technology and how these apply in the legal domain for the construction of complex Information Systems. The student acquires the knowledge of the legal aspects that regulate the information technology and is able to analyze information systems and technology in the light of national, European and international level.

Course contents

The course is made up of three parts: Legal Informatics, ICT Law and a specific part relating to the use of Information Technology in the workplace.
Legal Informatics: - Introduction to the discipline, evolution, achievements and future prospects; - Computer and information processing: hardware, software algorithm, software life cycle; - Structuring and storage of data and texts: archives, database management system and document management - Distributed Knowledge society: telematics, computer networks, Internet, Web, Semantic Web, Web 2.0; - Dematerialization: domain names, encryption, and digital signature; - Artificial intelligence and law: artificial intelligence, rule-based systems and legal reasoning.
ICT law: - the protection of information between patent and copyright: software, databases, domain names - contracts: hardware contracts, licenses and software development, mixed contracts, - open source and creative commons - the data protection and personal rights; - Electronic document and electronic signature: encryption, legal effect; - E-commerce: online contracts, online advertising, liability of service providers, consumer protection.

Readings/Bibliography

(1) G. Sartor, Corso di Informatica Giuridica. Vol. 1 L'informatica giuridica e le tecnologie dell'informazione , Giappichelli, 2012;
(2) AA. VV. Temi di diritto dell'informatica, a cura di C. di Cocco e G. Sartor, Giappichelli, 2013

Slide and other materials provided by the teacher and collaborators at the reference site are only a track for self-paced.

Teaching methods

The teacher uploads regularly some study materials, slides of the lectures and an updated index of topics of every lectures ("register of lessons") in the section "Teaching Material" of this web site. During the lessons the teacher gives to the students self-assessment tests to help in perfecting the method of preparation of the exam.

Assessment methods

Assessment is through the final exam, which guarantees the acquisition of knowledge and skills required, with the execution of a written test of 2 hours, without the aid of notes or books. This test is intended to verify the mastery of computer concepts, the knowledge of the legal aspects related to ICT and the ability to combine in critical ways the technical aspects, the legal aspects and the issues current. The written test consists of 8 open-ended questions about the entire program. Each question allows a maximum of 3 points. The test is passed with a minimum score of 18 points. Students who have earned at least 18 points can support, if they wish, the oral examination to improve the outcome of the written test. The oral examination consists of a discussion on the themes introduced in the test. The duration of the oral examination is on average 20 minutes and is optional. Foreign students with language difficulties, who do not pass the written test, may nevertheless seek to take the exam in oral form.

Teaching tools

The section "teaching material" of this web site collects specific information on the course; questions of self-evaluation; slides projected in classroom and other supporting materials for the exam.
Class attendance is not mandatory but extremely useful for the achievement of the objectives of the course.
During the course may be proposed thematic seminars and self-assessment tests.

Office hours

See the website of Raffaella Brighi