Data Protection Law is a much-discussed legal approach to protect privacy and personal data. Its implications are highly relevant in a society which is shaped by online communication, big data analyses and monopolies of social-media platforms. We will examine the history, principles, and constitutional aspects of Data Protection, emphasizing the impact of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. Besides the European approach of the GDPR towards privacy, we will explore the international comprehension of Data Protection as well as the different national legal strategies from a comparative point of view. The aim of the course is to combine theoretical legal aspects with the practical impacts of Data Protection.

Semester: SoSe 2024