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Privacy in Europe

This course is part of Privacy and Standardisation Specialization

Instructor: Jan Smits

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand legal fundamentals in European privacy law
Create awareness for the role of privacy protection and the rule of law
Learn about the human rights background of privacy protection
Become aware of the essential role of law in designing IT, crypto and security systems

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There are 7 modules in this course

Explore the intricacies of European privacy law in this focused course, designed as a follow-up to "Privacy in the Western World." This course places a strong focus on the European legal framework, which bases its privacy protection on seminal human rights treaties such as the UN Declaration on Human Rights.

You'll gain insights into the historical context that shaped Europe's approach to privacy, beginning with economic cooperation initiatives set up to prevent another conflict after the devastating effects of World War II. As you progress, you'll learn how this cooperative framework expanded to address critical issues, including the paramount importance of respecting human rights and, increasingly, the protection of individual privacy—a subject that has attracted substantial global attention. Dive into the legal elements that have played a key role in formalizing the notion of privacy and its legal protection. Specifically, you will examine the rules governing the exchange of personal data between the USA and Europe and delve into the foundational legal components that make up the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Upon completing this course, you'll have a thorough understanding of both the key legal elements and the historical context that led to the development of privacy protection in Europe. Ready to expand your knowledge and become proficient in European privacy law? Enroll now to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.

European privacy protection is based upon human rights treaties, both on a European level as well global level such as, e.g. the UN Declaration on Human Rights. First we deal with how the European cooperation came into being after the devastating effects of World War II. Economic cooperation was deemed necessary to prevent another war. From economic cooperation other issues became part of the negotiations, and to this day more and more policy fields have become part of the European cooperation.

What's included

6 videos7 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 22 minutes

Introduction2 minutes
Council of Europe2 minutes
European Convention on Human Rights2 minutes
Economic Cooperation4 minutes
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union6 minutes
Privacy within European Union Context5 minutes

7 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Legal document: European Convention on Human Rights20 minutes
Legal document: Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data20 minutes
Article: The distinction between privacy and data protection in the jurisprudence of the CJEU and the ECtHR20 minutes
Legal document: Directive 95/46/EC of the European parliament and of the council (Privacy Directive)10 minutes
Paper: The European Union general data: What it is and what it means30 minutes
Legal document: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General data protection regulation)10 minutes
Diving deeper: Handbook on European data protection law0 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 27 minutes

Practice quiz27 minutes

This European Legal system is based on ancient Roman Law and as such one of the oldest in the world. This module focuses on the privacy aspects of the European Legal System and explains some of its history, its first legislation on data protection and privacy and their link to human rights. Finally the enforcement institutes and their role are discussed.

What's included

7 videos11 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 24 minutes

European legal system: Introduction3 minutes
OECD privacy principles4 minutes
Legal system: Enactments3 minutes
ECHR & Charter of the European Union5 minutes
European Court of Human Rights3 minutes
Court of Justice4 minutes
Podcast: Civil Protection3 minutes

11 readingsTotal 160 minutes

Article: The main differences between internet privacy in the US and the EU15 minutes
Article: Blockchains and Data Protection in the European Union30 minutes
List of international privacy standards0 minutes
Diving deeper: Thesis: Is Society More Reasonable than You?0 minutes
Paper: The economics of personal data and the economics of privacy60 minutes
Legal document: Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union10 minutes
Legal document: Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European parliament and of the council (European E-communications)10 minutes
Legal document: Consolidated version of the treaty on the functioning of the European Union10 minutes
Article: UK surveillance regime violated human rights25 minutes
Diving deeper: Legal document (Case): Big brother watch and others vs. The United Kingdom0 minutes
Diving deeper: Guide on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights0 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 21 minutes

Practice Quiz21 minutes

European privacy law was and continues to be shaped by rulings and judgements by national and European courts. We travel through the historically most impactful cases , trending from the human rights aspect towards the complete data protection nowadays.

What's included

8 videos10 readings1 assignment

8 videosTotal 36 minutes

Case Law: Introduction5 minutes
Human Dignity: Leserbrief Case3 minutes
Informational Self-Determination: Census Case2 minutes
EU Law and Human Rights3 minutes
Right to be Forgotten6 minutes
Protection against Government: Klass Case5 minutes
Protection against Government: Digital Ireland Case6 minutes
Protection against Government: Schrems vs Facebook Case5 minutes

10 readingsTotal 180 minutes

List of cases regarding Article 80 minutes
Article: Human dignity is in danger. In 2019 we must stand as one to survive20 minutes
Article: Data protection in Germany I: The population census decision and the right to informational self-determination40 minutes
Legal document (Case): Google Spain SL, Google Inc. vs. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), Mario Costeja González,10 minutes
Diving deeper: Article: German and U.S. Telecommunications Privacy Law: Legal Regulation of Domestic Law Enforcement Surveillance0 minutes
Legal document (Case): Digital Rights Ireland Ltd (C-293/12) v Minister for Communications, Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland, The Attorney General10 minutes
Article: EU-US Privacy Shield review: Jourová to meet US secretary amid compliance concerns10 minutes
Article: Practical sheets on extraterritoriality and personal data protection: How to acquire good legal instincts70 minutes
Schrems I10 minutes
Schrems II10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 27 minutes

Practice quiz27 minutes

Nowadays privacy and data in Europe is protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All previous treaties, directives and regulations have led towards this regulation. As a result the GDPR is very comprehensive. This module will introduce the principles the regulation is based on and discuss most of its main elements. As one of the most progressive piece of legislation globablly it inspires other law makers to apply similar approaches in their legal system. The Californian State for example in 2020.

What's included

10 videos3 readings1 assignment

10 videosTotal 29 minutes

GDPR: Main Elements - Introduction3 minutes
GDPR: Principles3 minutes
GDPR: Personal Data3 minutes
GDPR: Parties3 minutes
GDPR: Data Protection Officer & Data Protection Authority4 minutes
GDPR: Consent4 minutes
GDPR: Lawful Processing3 minutes
GDPR: Privacy Impact Assessment3 minutes
GDPR: Privacy-by-Design2 minutes
GDPR: Sanctions2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)90 minutes
Legal document (Case): Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court vs. Jehovah’s Witnesses10 minutes
Legal document (Case): Bundesverband der verbraucherzentralen und verbraucherverbände vs. Planet49 GmbH10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 27 minutes

Practice quiz27 minutes

One of the unique approaches the GDPR takes is the rights it gives individuals to protect their data. We shortly introduce each of them, providing you with the framework of the European privacy protection.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment

10 videosTotal 26 minutes

Individual Rights - Introduction2 minutes
Right to be Informed4 minutes
Right of Access1 minute
Right to Rectification1 minute
Right to Erasure2 minutes
Right to Restrict Processing1 minute
Right to Data Portability2 minutes
Right to Object3 minutes
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making5 minutes
Personal Data Breaches5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Article: Should personal data be a tradable good? On the moral limits of markets in privacy.45 minutes
Article: Dutch surgeon wins landmark 'right to be forgotten' case10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 27 minutes

Practice quiz27 minutes

This module is entirely dedicated to delve deeper in the subject of data protection and privacy. We provide you with additional reading material that will not be graded or required in the final examination. However we strongly advise you to scan or read through this module not only help you gain a better understanding of data protection law but also form a independent opinion on the subject.

What's included

7 readings

7 readingsTotal 180 minutes

Article: The antitrust case against Facebook: A monopolist's journey towards pervasive surveillance in spite of consumers' preference of privacy120 minutes
Case summary: Facebook, Exploitative business terms pursuant to Section 19(1) GWB for inadequate data processing45 minutes
Report: “OUT OF CONTROL” – A review of data sharing by popular mobile apps0 minutes
Report: OUT OF CONTROL: How consumers are exploited by the online advertising industry0 minutes
Article: Google tracks you even if location history's off. Here's how to stop It15 minutes
Report: Digital platforms inquiry0 minutes
Paper: A right to reasonable interferences: Re-thinking data protection law in the age of big data and AI0 minutes

The final quiz and opportunity for you to demonstrate that you mastered the content of this course. Good luck!

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