Course: Public Law and Digital Technologies 2

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Course title Public Law and Digital Technologies 2
Course code VPK/LPUT2
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Frumarová Kateřina, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Tomoszek Maxim, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Ščerba Filip, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Červínek Zdeněk, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Melotíková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Democratic processes and digital technologies 2. Digital technologies, equality and discrimination 3. Digital technologies and freedom of expression 4. Digital technologies and privacy 5. Digital technologies and the right to health 6. Digital technologies and the right to education

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The course Public Law and Digital Technologies 2 builds on the first semester and develops the issues of public regulation of digital technologies in the field of constitutional law with a focus on the concept of protection and enforcement of the rule of law and fundamental rights of the individual (the so-called digital rule of law). In this course, students will be introduced to the constitutional principles of regulation of digital technologies and networks, particularly in terms of fulfilling constitutionally protected values and individual rights. The course will also analyze the issues of ensuring the functionality of participatory democracy and the protection of the values of the liberal rule of law in the digital space, or concerning the threats associated with the digital space. The course will also lead students to develop competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, information literacy, research and analysis, written and oral communication, and global learning so that they can independently identify and solve problems arising from constant technical innovation through creative approaches based on high expertise. The course will also respond flexibly to rapid developments in the field and offer students analysis and discussion of current challenges and trends. Within each topic, students will analyze the practical implications of the application of digital technologies on fundamental rights and key constitutional mechanisms. The teaching in this course will be divided into 6 seminars, which will be devoted to the following main topics: 1. Democratic processes and digital technologies 2. Digital technologies, equality and discrimination 3. Digital technologies and freedom of expression 4. Digital technologies and privacy 5. Digital technologies and the right to health 6. Digital technologies and the right to education By completing this course, students will gain an understanding of the constitutional framework for the regulation of digital technologies, be able to define the basic principles, distinguish the basic tools of regulation, identify problems and find solutions for specific cases. In addition, they will acquire the skill of analytical work with legislation, case law and policy documents. Assessment To successfully complete the course, students will be required to fulfil the following learning requirements: - drafting, submitting and presenting two essays on the seminar topics. - active participation in the classroom
Deepen their knowledge of the public framework of regulation of digital technologies, they will be able to define basic principles, distinguish basic tools of regulation, identify problems and find solutions for specific cases. In addition, they will acquire the skill of analytical work with legislation, case law and strategic documents.
Prerequisites
Completion of this course is conditional upon completion of the course Legal Theory of Information Technology 1 a 2 Information Technology for Law and Legal Science 1 a 2
MEP/LLTT1 and MEP/LLTT2 and MEP/LIT1 and MEP/LIT2 and VPK/LPUT1

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active participation of the student in seminars, preparation of a semester project and its oral defense are required. Full-time students must attend at least 80% of the seminars, while combined students must attend 50% of the seminars and one individual consultation.
Recommended literature
  • BERNARD, F., ANDREW, J. (eds.). (2021). Human Rights Responsibilities in the Digital Age: States, Companies and Individuals.. Hart Publishing.
  • PERRY, S., RODA, C. (2017). Human Rights and Digital Technology. Digital Tightrope, (1st ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.
  • POLITOU, E., ALEPIS, E., VIRVOU, M., PATSAKIS, C. (2021). Privacy and Data Protection Challenges in the Distributed Era. Springer.
  • SGUEO, G. (2023). The Design of Digital Democracy. Springer.
  • WAGNER, B., KETTEMANN, C., M., VIETH, K., (eds). (2019). Research Handbook on Human Rights and Digital Technology: Global Politics, Law and International Relations. Edward Elgar Publishing.


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 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): - (LADT24) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer