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Privacy in the USA

Privacy in the USA

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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9 hours to complete

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

50 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the legal fundamentals of American privacy law and the role of the Supreme Court
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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Enhance your understanding of privacy laws with our focused course on American Privacy Law, a natural progression after completing "Privacy in the Western World." This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of how privacy is protected within the American legal framework.

The course begins by examining the constitutional protection afforded by the 4th Amendment, which acts as a critical safeguard against unwarranted governmental intrusion. Further, you will explore a range of consumer protection laws that encompass various sectors like health and finance. Additionally, the course details specific laws designed to protect the privacy of multiple forms of communication, including mobile telephony, e-mail, and online searches. Upon successful completion, you will be well-prepared to understand and follow ongoing legal developments in the American context of privacy protection. Elevate your understanding of privacy in the American context. Enroll today to get started.

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After having followed Privacy in the Western world you have become acquinted with the overall global legal system and the origins of privacy as a concept as well as privacy as a (human) right. This course deals with the constitutional and the overall legal system of privacy protection in the USA.

What's included

2 videos

Before we dive into the current situation of privacy and (personal) data protection we visit the roots of the US legal system related to privacy. By taking you through some of the most iconic and important American laws and rights we hope you realize the tremendous depth and range of the subject. Also we provide valuable insight in the development and basics of privacy law and regulation in the United States.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 16 minutes

Introduction and Franklin3 minutes
Bill of Rights2 minutes
Warren & Brandeis3 minutes
Kennedy4 minutes
Origins4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

US Constitution10 minutes
The Birth of Privacy Law: A Century Since Warren and Brandeis and Early History of Privacy10 minutes
The National Data Center and the Federal Information Network: A Paradox10 minutes
Statistical Déjà Vu: The National Data Center10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Practice quiz30 minutes

The American legal system can seem quite complex and confusing. However, to grasp the intricacies of privacy and data protection regulation it is important to know the basic concepts of American law. In this module we will start with the foundation of all legislation: the Declaration of Independence and the US constitution. From there we will advance to the consumer laws and Internet Service Provider laws to complete your background knowledge.

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 assignment

This module will delve deeper into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Here you will learn privacy and data protection stemming from these rights and also how the legal development originated from their texts. You will go through various cases. Important verdicts and/or implications that shaped privacy and data protection will be dealt with.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

We hope you have realized the huge role of consumer rights and consumer protection laws in the United States. Their essential property: they only apply to the area they are designed for. This means there can be huge discrepancies in privacy protection between for example your health care data, financial data & online data. In this module we will explore the wild west of the privacy legislation and their current place in personal data protection.

What's included

4 videos8 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 28 minutes

General6 minutes
Privacy as economic good5 minutes
Consumer protection elements10 minutes
Notice and Choice6 minutes

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Privacy Online10 minutes
Lindsey Barret's Model(ing) Privacy: Empirical Approaches to Privacy Law & Governance10 minutes
The Effects of Timing and Placement of Online Privacy Indicators10 minutes
The Economics of Personal Data and the Economics of Privacy10 minutes
Cavoukian's 7 foundational principles10 minutes
Privacy Enforcement Action10 minutes
Cranor's Notice and Choice10 minutes
Reidenberg et al's Notice and Choice10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Practice quiz30 minutes

The 21st century is perhaps most aptly characterized by the rise and huge societal importance of the internet and 'social' media. Accompanying this rise of popularity also sparked the discussion of the all personal data that is suddenly online and how people's privacy should be respected and protected nonetheless. This final chapter deals with the issues and limitations and even visits the intelligence services' use and rights to your online data.

What's included

6 videos9 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 30 minutes

Correspondance5 minutes
FISA, FISC & SCA6 minutes
PATRIOT3 minutes
FREEDOM4 minutes
CLOUD7 minutes
Privacy Shield6 minutes

9 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Carpenter Slip (opinion Supreme Court)10 minutes
Katz versus United States10 minutes
Olmstead versus United States10 minutes
A RIGHT TO REASONABLE INFERENCES: RE-THINKING DATA PROTECTION LAW IN THE AGE OF BIG DATA AND AI10 minutes
THE ANTITRUST CASE AGAINST FACEBOOK10 minutes
German and U.S. Telecommunications Privacy Law: Legal Regulation of Domestic Law Enforcement Surveillance10 minutes
Extraterritoriality Data Protection (White Paper)10 minutes
A users guide to SCA10 minutes
Schrems I & II10 minutes