JUS5630 – Privacy and Data Protection
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course studies legal rules on data protection — i.e., a set of norms that specifically govern the processing of data relating to persons (personal data) in order to protect, at least partly, the privacy and related interests of those persons.
Outside Europe, such norms are often described in terms of protecting "privacy", "information privacy", or, increasingly, "data privacy". The main focus of the course is on European data protection law, primarily the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), Article 8 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Article 7 and 8 of the the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, along with case law pursuant to these instruments. Special attention is given to the core principles of data protection law, along with rules on "data protection by design" and automated decision making.
For students enrolled in Rettsvitenskap (jus) (master – 5 ?r): Have you considered a specialization as part of your degree? The course is part of the profiles Jus og teknologi, Marked, innovasjon og konkurranse and Individvern, rettsstat og velferd.
Note that the course FINF4012 Personvern i offentlig forvaltning is alternative option for students wishing to learn about the General Data Protection Regulation in context of Norwegian national law.
This subject is taught at Master 's level.? The subject is also taught at Bachelor's level (10 ECTS credits), see JUR1630 – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (BA)?.?
Learning outcome
See learning outcome for JUS5630
Admission to the course
You may register for this course if you have admission to a Master’s programme at UiO or the faculty's exchange programme and meet the formal prerequisites.
Have you met the formal prerequisites at another institution than the University of Oslo, and the results are not formally registered at UiO, you must apply for admission to courses at Master’s level (information in Norwegian only). Students with admission to Master’s degree programmes at other faculties than The Faculty of Law must also apply for admission.
All students are required to meet the formal prerequisites.
When your admission is in order you must register for courses in StudentWeb.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Students must fill one of these requirements:
- Passed 1st - 3rd year of the 5-years degree Master of Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) (or exams that qualify for exemption for these) or
- Hold a 5-years Master’s degree in Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) or equivalent.
Exemptions from the formal prerequisites will be given to students with admission to the faculty`s own exchange or master’s degree programmes. This rule does not apply to students with admission to other master’s degree programmes at the University of Oslo, unless otherwise agreed.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with JUR5630 – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUR1630 – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (BA).
- 10 credits overlap with VALPRIV – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUXPRIV – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUTPRIV – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with ICTLPRIV – Privacy, Data Protection and Lex Informatica (discontinued).
Teaching
Lectures/seminars
Language of teaching for this course is English. This means that all communication during lectures/seminars will be in English, and all literature and materials are in English.
Examination
Students are graded on the basis of a 4 hour written open book digital school examination.
The candidates will take the exam on a PC and the submission is digital in Inspera. Read about School exams in Inspera
You must familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to exam support materials, and?the use of sources and citations. If you violate these rules, you may be suspected of cheating or attempted cheating. You can read about what the university considers cheating, and the consequences of cheating here.
Examination support material
This is an open book digital school examination. You are permitted to use any materials written on paper during the examination. This includes books, lecture materials and your own notes, whether handwritten or printed. There are no restrictions on marking up or highlighting these written materials. Printouts/notes from Lovdata are allowed.
No electronic support materials are allowed. Lovdata Pro will be closed for all students during the 4 hour school exam.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
This guide is used by examiners for grading this course.
Resit an examination
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Resitting an examination.
- There are special rules for resitting a passed examination in the master`s programme in Law.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.