Syllabus

Title
5090 ICT Law 2
Instructors
Dr. Matthias Traimer
Contact details
matthias.traimer@bka.gv.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/04/19 to 02/24/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
This class is only offered in summer semesters.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Course II - ICT Law
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 02/27/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Wednesday 03/06/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Friday 03/08/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Wednesday 03/13/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Wednesday 03/20/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Friday 03/22/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Wednesday 03/27/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030
Wednesday 04/03/19 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM D2.0.030

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Contents

The course deals with issues of public law relevant for ICT. The focus will be on legal relations between individuals and the state authorities. ICT-relevant fundamental rights, the scope of their guarantees and the impact on users and providers of ICT; the functioning of effective remedies when these rights are infringed. Students will acquire knowledge on instruments of the European framework for the regulation of ICT-markets and their national implementation (mainly Telecommunication- , Privacy-  and Media Law). Relevant case law of European and occasionally national courts will be examined. Moreover legal and political questions of internet governance at the international level will be included.

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Learning outcomes
Students will gain better knowledge about the functioning of governmental and legislative institutions in their significance for the ICT sector as well as actual regulation issues. The critical involvment of fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms in the context of communciation activities will be strengthened.
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Attendance requirements

According to the examination regulation full attendance is intended for a PI.

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Teaching/learning method(s)
The course combines elements of a lecture with active participation from the students. The relevant literature will be provided in class and on the E-Learning Platform (Learn@WU).
Attendance is compulsory.
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Assessment
The assessment of the course consists of 3 parts:

-    Active participation in the lecture: 20%
-    Short oral/written presentations of a topic: 30%
-    Written exam: 50%
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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
Students must be able to read legal materials and express themselves in English.
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of public and European law aspects at the level of "Europäisches und öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht I" (of the Studieneingangsphase) is recommended.
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Availability of lecturer(s)
email: matthias.traimer@bka.gv.at
Last edited: 2018-11-29



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