Course: EU Law and International Law Aspects of Digital Technologies

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Course title EU Law and International Law Aspects of Digital Technologies
Course code MEP/LEULA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Stehlík Václav, doc. JUDr. LL.M., Ph.D.
  • Svaček Ondřej, doc. JUDr. LL.M. Ph.D.
  • Petr Michal, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Hamuľák Ondrej, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Faix Martin, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Stejskal Petr, Mgr. LL.M., Ph.D.
  • Svicevic Marko, Dr. LL.Dip.
  • Bureš Pavel, JUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- the basic structure, objectives and principles of European digital law and the European digital strategy - the institutions of the European Union, their roles and activities in shaping European digital law - key areas and basic sources of European digital law - the basic concepts and institutions of international law in the context of digital technologies - the impact of digital technologies on international law - the international legal regulation of digital technologies (including an assessment of possible shortcomings of the current legal framework)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
This compulsory course provides an introduction to understanding the interaction between European Union law and international law and the development of digital technologies. The purpose of the course is both to provide all students within the programme of study with a basic orientation to the issues and to prepare students for further detailed study of both areas (European Union law, international law) within specialised modules. The course is divided into two thematic units. In the thematic area focused on EU law and digital technologies, the course will offer an analysis of key topics necessary to understand the concept of European digital law, define the basic areas of regulation, understand the institutional level (horizontal separation of powers and the role of individual EU institutions in regulating digital technologies and related issues) and identify the basic instruments of regulation and key sources of European digital law. The lectures in this part of the course will focus on the following areas: - the basic structure, objectives and principles of European digital law and the European digital strategy - the institutions of the European Union, their roles and activities in shaping European digital law - key areas and basic sources of European digital law. In the area dedicated to the international law aspects of digital technologies, the focus will be on exploring the fundamental aspects of the interaction between public international law and the constantly evolving digital technology environment. By exploring the impact of digital technologies on international law, and in particular on some of its areas and concepts (human rights, sovereignty, security), students will gain an understanding of the conceptual application of the basic concepts of international law in the cyber context, as well as the basic knowledge necessary to identify gaps in international law regulation and propose possible changes. The lectures for this part of the course will focus on: - Basic concepts and institutions of international law in the context of digital technologies, - the impact of digital technologies on international law, - international law regulation of digital technologies (including an assessment of possible shortcomings of the current legal framework). At the end of the course, students should be able to identify and apply international law regulation to situations related to digital technology issues.
By completing this course, students should be able to identify and apply international law to situations related to digital technology issues.
Prerequisites
Completion of this subject is not conditional on successful completion of another subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active participation of the student in lectures, preparation of the semester project and its oral defence are required. Full-time students must attend at least 80% of the lectures, while combined students must attend 50% of the lectures and one individual consultation.
Recommended literature
  • BELOY, M. (ed.). (2022). The IT Revolution and its Impact on State, Constitutionalism and Public Law. Hart Publishing.
  • BERNITZ, U., GROUSSOT, X., PAJU, J., VRIES DE, S. (2020). General Principles of EU Law and the EU Digital Order. Wolters Kluwer.
  • BROWNSWORD, R., SCOTFORD, E., YEUNG, K. (eds.). (2016). The Oxford Handbook of Law, Regulation and Technology. Oxford University Press.
  • DULKA, A. The Use of Artificial Intelligence in International Human Rights Law. Stanford Technology Law Journal, 2023, č. 26(2), str. 316 - 366. Stanford Technology Law Journal č. 26(2), str. 316 - 366. 2023.
  • FINNEMORE, M., HOLLIS, B., D. Constructing Norms for Global Cybersecurity. American Journal of International Law, 2016, č. 110(3), str. 425-479. 2016.
  • International Law Association. Digital Challenges for International Law. White Paper 16. White Paper 16. 2023.
  • JOYCE, D. (2020). Informed Publics. Media and International Law,. Hart Publishing.
  • LEE, J. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and International Law . Springer. Springer.
  • RYNGAERT, C. (2023). Extraterritorial Enforcement Jurisdiction in Cyberspace Normative Shifts. German Law Journal, 2023, č. 24(3) str. 537-550.. German Law Journal, 2023, č. 24(3) str. 537-550.
  • SANDER, B. (2022). Human Rights and Cybersecurity Governance. International Law and Cybersecurity Governance, EU Cyber Direct, July 2022, str. 31 - 41.. EU Cyber Direct, červenec 2022, str. 31 - 41.
  • SHAW, M. (2021). International Law (9th edn.).. Cambridge University Press.
  • SYNODINOÚ, T-E., JOUGLEUX, P., MARKOU, CH., PRASTITOU, T. (eds). (2020). EU Internet Law in the Digital Era. Springer.
  • TSAGOURIAS, N., BUCHAN, R. (eds). (2017). Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace.. Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • WHEATLEY, S. Election hacking, the rule of sovereignty, and deductive reasoning in customary international law. Leiden Journal of International Law, 2023, č. 36(3), str. 675-698. Leiden Journal of International Law, 2023, č. 36(3), str. 675-698. 2023.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): - (LADT24) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): - (LADT24) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer