- Docente: Matilde Ratti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: IUS/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Legal Studies (cod. 9062)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course unit, students: - possess an in-depth knowledge about the main legal issues concerning big data management, either by relying on a comparative perspective or by making reference to solutions available at international and supranational level; - can evaluate the degree of protection afforded by different legal orders with regard to big data, also in the light of the impact made by international and supranational fundamental rights protection standards and the decisions of relevant monitoring bodies.
Course contents
Introduction to the Data Protection Legislation: Right to the Protection of Personal Data in the Big Data Era
Setting the Stage: General Definitions and Connected Issues
The Scope of the GDPR and the International Dimension of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Market
General Principles and Legitimacy of the Processing: Open Issues and Current Challenges
Particular Categories of Data and Specific Application Matters
Information to the Data Subject
Data Controller, Data Processor, Data Protection Officer and other Subjects of the Processing
Rights of the Data Subjects: from the Right to Access Information to the Right to Be Forgotten
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Enforceability Issues
Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Breach and Records of Processing Activities
International Transfers of Personal Data: Rules and Public Enforcement
Personal Data and Connected Rights: Service Provider Liability
Privacy, Big Data and Challenges of the Artificial Intelligence Applications
Readings/Bibliography
Bibliography indicated during classes
Legislative peaces and Court decisions indicated during class
Teaching methods
Traditional classes. Attendance to class is advised, but not compulsory and subject to the pandemic situation. In any case, the lessons will be also carried out online.
Assessment methods
The profit test is carried out exclusively in oral form. The teacher will ask three or more questions and the student will answer them orally.
The thesis must be delivered to the teacher twenty days before the date scheduled for deposit in the secretary's office.
Teaching tools
Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who need compensatory tools may communicate their needs to the lecturer and be addressed to a referee, with whom they can agree the adoption of the most suitable arrangements.
Office hours
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