Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Information Law
Course Code
JF_057
Branch of Science
Law; Theory and History of Rights
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aigars Evardsons
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Help to understand the place and role of the information law in practical work, which would contribute to gaining a set of theoretical knowledge of matters related to the principles of processing an application, a person’s right to information and classification of information.
Improve the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the process of carrying out practical tasks through independent work. Build a personal (student) competence in the field of information law.
Preliminary Knowledge
Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Of information, its amount, the types of information needed for solving legal cases, reasoning and preparation of legal documents; about obtaining and processing of information.
Skills
1.• Skills to analyse, synthesize and evaluate the location and role of the information law in practical work; scientific research skills. • Communication skills – communicate with other students of the law science study programme on issues of information law; demonstrate social skills and emotional intelligence. Develop reasoning and ability to listen to opinions. • Orientation for further learning skills – constantly structure own learning, analyse own level of knowledge and rationally add to, select and evaluate the sources of literature. Identify and formulate problems, find their causal relationship, i.e., the root of the problem and other constructive solutions to the problem. • Other general skills – take responsibility for their decisions and activities, make rational decisions and find solutions in unforeseen and changing circumstances, adapt to new situations and be open to change, take leadership and initiative and face up to consequences, comply with ethical standards.
Competences
1.Ability to perform specific tasks related to the information law, ability to use knowledge and skills for professional and personal development. Application of legal provisions not only “mechanically” but in line with public interests and priorities, thereby synthesizing the skills in working with regulatory framework and the comprehension of the law in general.
Assessment
Individual work
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• Write an essay on a legal or practical issue related to obtaining and/or processing of information (the content of the essay should include: a problem, causal relationship and problem solution).
• Prepare a presentation for each seminar (in accordance with the lecture schedule), be prepared to present (the presentation slides should reflect theoretical conclusions and their presentation in practice).
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Examination
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The final assessment consists of active participation in classes (10%); quality of answers in practical classes (10%); independent work – an essay (30%) and an examination (50%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept, form, types and meaning of the application.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept, form, types and meaning of the application.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Examination of applications in interinstitutional cooperation. Legislation regarding information law.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Examination of applications in interinstitutional cooperation. Legislation regarding information law.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of the person in drawing up an application. Development of the application form.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of the person in drawing up an application. Development of the application form.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of the person in drawing up an application. Development of the application form.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of the person in drawing up an application. Development of the application form.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of international legislation to the information law. Openness and access to information as one of the basic conditions of human rights.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of international legislation to the information law. Openness and access to information as one of the basic conditions of human rights.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Latvian and foreign case law on information request matters.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Latvian and foreign case law on information request matters.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept, form, types and meaning of the application.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Examination of applications in interinstitutional cooperation. Legislation regarding information law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of international legislation to the information law. Openness and access to information as one of the basic conditions of human rights.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Latvian and foreign case law on information request matters.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Latvijas Republikas Satversme
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Administratīvā procesa likums.
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Paziņošanas likums.
4.
Valsts pārvaldes iekārtas likums.
5.
Iesniegumu likums.
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Informācijas atklātības likums.
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Valsts valodas likums.
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Elektronisko dokumentu likums.
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Dokumentu juridiskā spēka likums.
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Arhīvu likums.
11.
Fizisko personu datu aizsardzības likums.
12.
MK 04.09.2018 noteikumi Nr558 «Dokumentu izstrādāšanas un noformēšanas kārtība»
Other Information Sources
1.
Eiropas Cilvēktiesību tiesas spriedumi – http://www.echr.coe.int/echr
2.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes tiesas spriedumi. – http://www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv