Data Privacy, Security and Ethics

Instructors

Joana Neves, jneves@novaims.unl.pt

Description

The purpose of this course is to give the student an understanding of regulatory issues concerning privacy and data protection. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between law, ethics, and emerging digital challenges in the modern world. Students will understand the foundational concepts of law, morality, and ethics, and then delve into specific areas such as data ethics, privacy literacy, and cybersecurity. Through practical sessions on ethical dilemmas, the course emphasizes critical thinking and ethical decision-making, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the ethical and legal complexities of the digital age.

Course Objectives

This course covers privacy and ethical issues surrounding data, and main consideration in dealing with data. The specific learning objectives are:

LO1. Understand the foundational concepts of law, morality, and ethics

LO2. Examine the role of ethics in shaping legal principles and moral behavior

LO3. Reflect on the law, its purpose, background, and impact on society

LO4. Recognize key principles of data ethics and their importance in the digital age

LO5. Understand legal frameworks governing data protection and privacy.

LO6. Develop critical thinking skills in navigating ethical decision-making processes

LO7. Assess the importance of informed consent in ethical data collection and usage

LO8. Understand the main techniques to ensure data protection

LO9. Evaluate the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in society

LO10. Understand the basic principles and importance of cybersecurity in the digital era

Program

Chapter 1. Introduction to Law, Moral and Ethics

Chapter 2. Data Ethics, Law and Privacy Literacy

Chapter 3. Ethical Dilemmas: Practical session

Chapter 4. Confidentiality, Anonymity and Informed consent

Chapter 5. AI debate

Chapter 6. Cybersecurity

Chapter 7. Internet Crime

Bibliography

References:

• Rodrigues and Papakonstantinou (2018). Privacy and Data Protection Seals. T.M.C. Asser Press.
• Salomon, D. (2003). Data Privacy and Security. Springer-Verlag New York.
• Altshuler et al. (2013). Security and Privacy in Social Networks. Springer-Verlag New York.
• Course’s slides.

Assessment

Evaluation:

1^st Term: Exam (100%)

2^nd Term: Exam (100%)