Law of Information Privacy (LAW-805-001)
Melanie Teplinksy, Teplinsky, Brandenburg
Meets: 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM (T) - Room 528
Enrolled: 17 / Limit: 30
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Description
Course Overview and Objectives
This weekly two-hour seminar will critically examine hot topics in information privacy law such as digital surveillance, the privacy implications of social networking technologies, electronic health records, cloud computing, online behavioral advertising, and the role of anonymity in a networked world. We will compare and contrast existing legal frameworks for privacy protection in the United States and European Union and discuss emerging privacy paradigms. Finally, we will examine the nexus between privacy and information security through discussions of encryption, authentication, data breaches, homeland security, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. As a major theme, this class will explore legal responses to the double-edged sword of emerging information technologies -- i.e., technologies that are capable of revolutionizing our communications, economy, and way of life, but simultaneously may threaten privacy, and/or law enforcement and national security capabilities. The goals of this seminar are to: (1) introduce cutting-edge information privacy and security issues being addressed in the public and private sectors; (2) provide a framework for critically examining and influencing emerging information privacy and security issues; and (3) introduce and examine various means of developing public policy, including legislation and regulation, litigation, advocacy, and market-based approaches.Grading and Attendance
Grades will be based on class participation (60%) and a twenty-page paper on a topic of the student’s choosing to be submitted at the end of the course (40%). Class participation is a critical component of this course, and attendance is required. In the event of an absence, students must notify both instructors in advance, preferably via e-mail. Pursuant to the WCL attendance policy, more than three (3) absences will result in loss of credit for this course. With consent of the instructors, recording of the class is permissible in the event of an absence.Communication with Faculty
Communication by email is encouraged, and in-person appointments may be scheduled upon request. Stacey Brandenburg may be reached at sbranden@american.edu, and Melanie Teplinsky may be reached at teplinsk@american.edu.Textbooks and Other Materials
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Syllabus
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