Privacy in Europe
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Privacy in Europe
This course is part of Privacy and Standardisation Specialization
Instructor: Jan Smits
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Understand legal fundamentals in European privacy law
Create awareness for the role of privacy protection and the rule of law
Learn about the human rights background of privacy protection
Become aware of the essential role of law in designing IT, crypto and security systems
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There are 7 modules in this course
Explore the intricacies of European privacy law in this focused course, designed as a follow-up to "Privacy in the Western World." This course places a strong focus on the European legal framework, which bases its privacy protection on seminal human rights treaties such as the UN Declaration on Human Rights.
You'll gain insights into the historical context that shaped Europe's approach to privacy, beginning with economic cooperation initiatives set up to prevent another conflict after the devastating effects of World War II. As you progress, you'll learn how this cooperative framework expanded to address critical issues, including the paramount importance of respecting human rights and, increasingly, the protection of individual privacy—a subject that has attracted substantial global attention. Dive into the legal elements that have played a key role in formalizing the notion of privacy and its legal protection. Specifically, you will examine the rules governing the exchange of personal data between the USA and Europe and delve into the foundational legal components that make up the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Upon completing this course, you'll have a thorough understanding of both the key legal elements and the historical context that led to the development of privacy protection in Europe. Ready to expand your knowledge and become proficient in European privacy law? Enroll now to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.
European privacy protection is based upon human rights treaties, both on a European level as well global level such as, e.g. the UN Declaration on Human Rights. First we deal with how the European cooperation came into being after the devastating effects of World War II. Economic cooperation was deemed necessary to prevent another war. From economic cooperation other issues became part of the negotiations, and to this day more and more policy fields have become part of the European cooperation.
What's included
6 videos7 readings1 assignment
6 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
- Council of Europe•2 minutes
- European Convention on Human Rights•2 minutes
- Economic Cooperation•4 minutes
- Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union•6 minutes
- Privacy within European Union Context•5 minutes
7 readings•Total 110 minutes
- Legal document: European Convention on Human Rights•20 minutes
- Legal document: Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data•20 minutes
- Article: The distinction between privacy and data protection in the jurisprudence of the CJEU and the ECtHR•20 minutes
- Legal document: Directive 95/46/EC of the European parliament and of the council (Privacy Directive)•10 minutes
- Paper: The European Union general data: What it is and what it means•30 minutes
- Legal document: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General data protection regulation)•10 minutes
- Diving deeper: Handbook on European data protection law•0 minutes
1 assignment•Total 27 minutes
- Practice quiz•27 minutes
This European Legal system is based on ancient Roman Law and as such one of the oldest in the world. This module focuses on the privacy aspects of the European Legal System and explains some of its history, its first legislation on data protection and privacy and their link to human rights. Finally the enforcement institutes and their role are discussed.
What's included
7 videos11 readings1 assignment
7 videos•Total 24 minutes
- European legal system: Introduction•3 minutes
- OECD privacy principles•4 minutes
- Legal system: Enactments•3 minutes
- ECHR & Charter of the European Union•5 minutes
- European Court of Human Rights•3 minutes
- Court of Justice•4 minutes
- Podcast: Civil Protection•3 minutes
11 readings•Total 160 minutes
- Article: The main differences between internet privacy in the US and the EU•15 minutes
- Article: Blockchains and Data Protection in the European Union•30 minutes
- List of international privacy standards•0 minutes
- Diving deeper: Thesis: Is Society More Reasonable than You?•0 minutes
- Paper: The economics of personal data and the economics of privacy•60 minutes
- Legal document: Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union•10 minutes
- Legal document: Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European parliament and of the council (European E-communications)•10 minutes
- Legal document: Consolidated version of the treaty on the functioning of the European Union•10 minutes
- Article: UK surveillance regime violated human rights•25 minutes
- Diving deeper: Legal document (Case): Big brother watch and others vs. The United Kingdom•0 minutes
- Diving deeper: Guide on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights•0 minutes
1 assignment•Total 21 minutes
- Practice Quiz•21 minutes
European privacy law was and continues to be shaped by rulings and judgements by national and European courts. We travel through the historically most impactful cases , trending from the human rights aspect towards the complete data protection nowadays.
What's included
8 videos10 readings1 assignment
8 videos•Total 36 minutes
- Case Law: Introduction•5 minutes
- Human Dignity: Leserbrief Case•3 minutes
- Informational Self-Determination: Census Case•2 minutes
- EU Law and Human Rights•3 minutes
- Right to be Forgotten•6 minutes
- Protection against Government: Klass Case•5 minutes
- Protection against Government: Digital Ireland Case•6 minutes
- Protection against Government: Schrems vs Facebook Case•5 minutes
10 readings•Total 180 minutes
- List of cases regarding Article 8•0 minutes
- Article: Human dignity is in danger. In 2019 we must stand as one to survive•20 minutes
- Article: Data protection in Germany I: The population census decision and the right to informational self-determination•40 minutes
- Legal document (Case): Google Spain SL, Google Inc. vs. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), Mario Costeja González,•10 minutes
- Diving deeper: Article: German and U.S. Telecommunications Privacy Law: Legal Regulation of Domestic Law Enforcement Surveillance•0 minutes
- Legal document (Case): Digital Rights Ireland Ltd (C-293/12) v Minister for Communications, Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland, The Attorney General•10 minutes
- Article: EU-US Privacy Shield review: Jourová to meet US secretary amid compliance concerns•10 minutes
- Article: Practical sheets on extraterritoriality and personal data protection: How to acquire good legal instincts•70 minutes
- Schrems I•10 minutes
- Schrems II•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 27 minutes
- Practice quiz•27 minutes
Nowadays privacy and data in Europe is protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All previous treaties, directives and regulations have led towards this regulation. As a result the GDPR is very comprehensive. This module will introduce the principles the regulation is based on and discuss most of its main elements. As one of the most progressive piece of legislation globablly it inspires other law makers to apply similar approaches in their legal system. The Californian State for example in 2020.
What's included
10 videos3 readings1 assignment
10 videos•Total 29 minutes
- GDPR: Main Elements - Introduction•3 minutes
- GDPR: Principles•3 minutes
- GDPR: Personal Data•3 minutes
- GDPR: Parties•3 minutes
- GDPR: Data Protection Officer & Data Protection Authority•4 minutes
- GDPR: Consent•4 minutes
- GDPR: Lawful Processing•3 minutes
- GDPR: Privacy Impact Assessment•3 minutes
- GDPR: Privacy-by-Design•2 minutes
- GDPR: Sanctions•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 110 minutes
- Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)•90 minutes
- Legal document (Case): Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court vs. Jehovah’s Witnesses•10 minutes
- Legal document (Case): Bundesverband der verbraucherzentralen und verbraucherverbände vs. Planet49 GmbH•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 27 minutes
- Practice quiz•27 minutes
One of the unique approaches the GDPR takes is the rights it gives individuals to protect their data. We shortly introduce each of them, providing you with the framework of the European privacy protection.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment
10 videos•Total 26 minutes
- Individual Rights - Introduction•2 minutes
- Right to be Informed•4 minutes
- Right of Access•1 minute
- Right to Rectification•1 minute
- Right to Erasure•2 minutes
- Right to Restrict Processing•1 minute
- Right to Data Portability•2 minutes
- Right to Object•3 minutes
- Rights Related to Automated Decision Making•5 minutes
- Personal Data Breaches•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 55 minutes
- Article: Should personal data be a tradable good? On the moral limits of markets in privacy.•45 minutes
- Article: Dutch surgeon wins landmark 'right to be forgotten' case•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 27 minutes
- Practice quiz•27 minutes
This module is entirely dedicated to delve deeper in the subject of data protection and privacy. We provide you with additional reading material that will not be graded or required in the final examination. However we strongly advise you to scan or read through this module not only help you gain a better understanding of data protection law but also form a independent opinion on the subject.
What's included
7 readings
7 readings•Total 180 minutes
- Article: The antitrust case against Facebook: A monopolist's journey towards pervasive surveillance in spite of consumers' preference of privacy•120 minutes
- Case summary: Facebook, Exploitative business terms pursuant to Section 19(1) GWB for inadequate data processing•45 minutes
- Report: “OUT OF CONTROL” – A review of data sharing by popular mobile apps•0 minutes
- Report: OUT OF CONTROL: How consumers are exploited by the online advertising industry•0 minutes
- Article: Google tracks you even if location history's off. Here's how to stop It•15 minutes
- Report: Digital platforms inquiry•0 minutes
- Paper: A right to reasonable interferences: Re-thinking data protection law in the age of big data and AI•0 minutes
The final quiz and opportunity for you to demonstrate that you mastered the content of this course. Good luck!
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Final Examination•30 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 17, 2020
Very clear and straightforward, the example of cases are relevant!
Reviewed on May 9, 2020
The lectures were very explicit and to the point. The powerpoints also very useful and the suggested readings also.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Good mix of historical, theoretical and practical elements of GDPR
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