91421 - Big Data (Privacy)

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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