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Course: Personal data protection in public administration

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Course title Personal data protection in public administration
Course code VPK/UOS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction eLearning
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Melotíková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Privacy, the right to privacy, the right to personal data protection, the right to information. 2. European aspects (EU legislation, Council of Europe) and national legislation. 3. Individual elements of personal data protection. 4. Means of legal protection. 5. Conflict between the right to privacy and the right to information. 6. Current trends in personal data protection worldwide and in the EU.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
The course focuses on a detailed analysis of personal data protection issues, which appear to be the most pressing challenge in light of the increasing amount of personal data held by public authorities. Graduates of the course will gain comprehensive information about the legal regulation of personal data protection in the Czech Republic, as well as the legal regulation within the European Union and the Council of Europe, with an overview of other countries.
Expected learning outcomes: After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Navigate personal data protection within public administration, with an emphasis on personal data held by public corporations ? link to SDG 11 and SDG 16 2. Distinguish and assess conflicts between constitutionally guaranteed rights ? link to SDG 4, SDG 11, SDG 16 3. Be able to navigate case law related to personal data protection at both the national and international levels ? link to SDG 4, SDG 16 4. Develop their skills in analyzing complex legal situations, including selecting ideal solutions ? link to SDG 4
Prerequisites
The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam

To obtain credit, it is necessary to pass two midterm tests and participate in consultations. To take the exam, it is necessary to pass the final test and submit a written paper.
Recommended literature
  • Frýbová, A., & kol. (2021). GDPR a žádost podle stošestky v praxi obcí.. Praha.
  • Lobotka, A. (2024). Umělá inteligence z pohledu antidiskriminačního práva a GDPR (2. vyd.).. Praha.
  • Mates, P. (2006). Ochrana soukromí ve správním právu. 2. vydání. Praha.
  • MATES, P., VALOUŠEK, M., FIALOVÁ, E., LECHNER, T., HÁLOVÁ, M., SIVÁK, J., SOVOVÁ, O., BRUNA, E., BRUNOVÁ, M. (2019). Ochrana osobnosti, soukromí a osobních údajů. Leges.
  • Matoušová, M., & Hejlík, L. (2008). Osobní údaje a jejich ochrana (2. vyd.).. Praha.
  • Melotíková, P. (2020). Osobní údaje v kontextu GDPR. Praha.
  • Melotíková, P. Pověřenec pro ochranu osobních údajů. Acta Iuridica Olomucensia, 16(3), 77?83.
  • Nulíček, M., a kol. (2019). Zákon o zpracování osobních údajů: Praktický komentář. Praha.
  • Pattynová, J., a kol. (2019). Obecné nařízení o ochraně osobních údajů: Komentář. Praha.
  • Shpakovych, O., Shevchuk, O., & Melotíková, P. Data protection in Ukraine and in the Czech Republic: A few remarks on the data protection authority. European Studies, 9(10), 221?245..
  • Sládeček, V., & kol. (2025). Správní právo: Zvláštní část (4. vyd., s. 179?190).. Praha.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 27.01.2026 23:53. Data created for academic year 2025/2026