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Lecturer(s)
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Melotíková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Červínek Zdeněk, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Frumarová Kateřina, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
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Tomoszek Maxim, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Ščerba Filip, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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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
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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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
Deepening knowledge of the constitutional framework for the regulation of digital technologies. Ability to define basic principles, distinguish basic tools of regulation, identify problems and find solutions for specific cases. Acquisition of analytical skills in working with legislation, case law and policy documents.
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Prerequisites
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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 Public Law and Digital Technologies 1
MEP/TLTT1 and MEP/TLTT2 and MEP/TIT1 and MEP/TIT2 and VPK/TVPD1
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance
Active participation of the student in seminars, preparation of a semester project and its oral defence 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.
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Recommended literature
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A Europe fit for the digital age: Empowering people with a new generation of technologies. European Commission. https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age_en.
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BERNARD, F., ANDREW, J. (eds.). (2021). Human Rights Responsibilities in the Digital Age: States, Companies and Individuals.. Hart Publishing.
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Going Digital: Shaping Policies, Improving Lives. (2019). https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/going-digital-shaping-policies-improving-lives_9789264312012-en. OECD.
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Informační koncepce České republiky. Dostupné z:. Informační koncepce České republiky. Dostupné z:.
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PERRY, S., RODA, C. (2017). Human Rights and Digital Technology. Digital Tightrope, (1st ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.
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POLITOU, E., ALEPIS, E., VIRVOU, M., PATSAKIS, C. (2021). Privacy and Data Protection Challenges in the Distributed Era. Springer.
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SGUEO, G. (2023). The Design of Digital Democracy. Springer.
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UN SECRETARY GENERAL´S STRATEGY ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES United Nations, 2018. (2018). UN SECRETARY GENERAL´S STRATEGY ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES. United Nations, 2018.
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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.
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