Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Technology law
Course Code
SZF_173
Branch of Science
International Rights; Law
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Communication Science; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marta Urbāne
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
linda.alksn@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to facilitate the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge of technology rights by further learning the existing legal framework and its practical application in addressing different legal situations. Students will be prepared for work in the legal sector, public administration, non-governmental organisations, as well as in the private and public sectors in Latvia and abroad, acquiring skills that meet the needs of the sector.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prior knowledge of law, civil and commercial law (general knowledge), fundamentals of data protection and privacy law, fundamentals of information technology, fundamentals of European Union law, fundamentals of international law and fundamentals of intellectual property law is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe the basic principles and ethical aspects of the AI regulatory framework, including the European Union’s approach to AI law.
Individual work and tests
Independent work
2.Clarifies key principles of data protection and cybersecurity, including current challenges in the digital age.
Individual work and tests
Independent work
3.Identify intellectual property protection mechanisms in the digital environment, explaining their application in practice to new technologies.
Individual work and tests
Independent work
4.Analyse the structure of the European Union’s digital technology regulatory framework, indicating the relevant legislation and its impact on technological development and governance.
Individual work and tests
Independent work
5.Describes current developments in technological rights, including at national and international level.
Individual work and tests
Independent work
Skills
1.Prepare and analyse legal documents to address technology rights issues in the digital environment.
Individual work and tests
Seminars
2.The legislation regulating data protection, cyber security and intellectual property protection in the digital environment shall be evaluated and applied.
Individual work and tests
Seminars
3.Draws reasoned legal conclusions using critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of technology regulation.
Individual work and tests
Seminars
4.Cooperate in working groups, effectively communicating with colleagues in research and resolution of technology law issues.
Individual work and tests
Seminars
5.Undertake legal research and analyse the legal framework to develop proposals for the development and adaptation of technology rights to future needs.
Individual work and tests
Seminars
Competences
1.Analyse and interpret national and international technology law regulations, including in the fields of data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property, in order to make informed decisions in situations of digital environmental concern.
Individual work and tests
Exam
2.Identify and address technology law issues by developing legally sound solutions in accordance with changing regulatory and technological conditions.
Individual work and tests
Exam
3.Cooperate in interdisciplinary teams, effectively communicating with legal and technical specialists to ensure that technology complies with the legal framework and professional standards.
Individual work and tests
Exam
4.Evaluate technological regulatory developments using critical thinking to make responsible decisions that promote the deployment and use of sustainable, innovative and legally harmonised technologies.
Individual work and tests
Exam
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Acquire the materials, supplementary literature, etc. available in e-studies. |
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Article job |
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Article work on one of the following topics: Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and ethics, data protection and cyber security challenges, the protection of intellectual property in the digital environment, European Union regulation and the development of digital technologies, technological rights developments. |
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Preparation |
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Prepare for seminars (classes). |
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Examination
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Independent work |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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All independent tasks of the study course have been submitted, qualitatively completed and successfully completed within the time period. |
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Seminars |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Quality of responses and reflection provided in seminars (classes). |
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Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written exam. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction (introduction to the study course, determination of prior knowledge, orientation to the basics of civil law and European Union law).
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Introduction (introduction to the study course, determination of prior knowledge, orientation to the basics of civil law and European Union law).
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Introduction (introduction to the study course, determination of prior knowledge, orientation to the basics of civil law and European Union law).
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Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (AI as a subject of regulation, relations between AI actors)
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Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (AI as a subject of regulation, relations between AI actors)
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Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (AI as a subject of regulation, relations between AI actors)
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Data protection (personal data protection, cybersecurity)
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Intellectual property (AI creations as intellectual property, individuals and AI creations as intellectual property)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Balodis, K. Ievads civiltiesībā, Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.
2.
Burgess, P. AI and the rule of law : the necessary evolution of a concept. London, Oxford, 2024.Suitable for English stream
3.
Noorestani, H., Memme Onwudiwe, M. Legal operations in the age of AI and data, United Kingdom, Globe Law and Business Ltd. 2024.Suitable for English stream
4.
Gambelin, O. Responsible AI : implement an ethical approach in your organization. New York, 2024.Suitable for English stream
5.
Ķinis, U. (zin. red.). Informācijas sabiedrības tiesību pamati. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2022.
6.
Smith, M., Urbas, G. Technology Law. Australian and International Perspectives. 2021.Suitable for English stream
7.
Šmits, E., Koens, D. Jaunais digitālais laikmets. Kā nākotnē mainīsies mūsu dzīve, valstis un bizness. Zvaigzne ABC, 2017.
8.
Goodman, B., & Flaxman, S. European Union regulations on algorithmic decision-making and artificial intelligence. Oxford University Press. 2017.Suitable for English stream
9.
Berman, P. S. Global Legal Pluralism: A Jurisprudence of Law Beyond Borders. Cambridge University Press. 2012.Suitable for English stream
10.
Solove, D. J. Understanding Privacy. Harvard University Press. 2008.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Bērziņa, L. Viedās tehnoloģijas, internets un tiesības. / Jurista Vārds, 20.11.2018., Nr. 47 (1053).
2.
Sinkevičs, Ņ. Uz blokķēdes tehnoloģiju balstīto platformu izmantošana juridisko faktu nodrošināšanā / Jurista Vārds, 22.06.2021., Nr. 25/26 (1187/1188).
3.
Vadlīnijas (ieteikumi) tehnoloģiju tiesību komercializācijas darbību veikšanai.
4.
"Atbalsts uzņēmumu digitalizācijai. Finansējums un pieteikšanās", 2023.
Other Information Sources
1.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2022 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector and amending Directives (EU) 2019/1937 and (EU) 2020/1828 (Digital Markets Act) (Text with EEA relevance)Suitable for English stream
2.
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act) (Text with EEA relevance)Suitable for English stream
3.
Citi Latvijas Republikas normatīvie akti
4.
Citi Eiropas Savienības normatīvie aktiSuitable for English stream