Trier, Germany

Summer Course on European Information Technology Law

online course
when 9 September 2024 - 13 September 2024
language English
duration 1 week
credits 18 EC
fee EUR 930

This course will provide a thorough introduction to European information technology law and internet regulation in the European Union.

Course leader

Florence Hartmann-Vareilles

Assistant:
Elizabeth Greenwood

Target group

Private lawyers, judges, prosecutors, ministry officials and other practitioners seeking an introduction to European information technology law.

Course aim

Key topics
- Role, responsibility, and accountability of online platforms
- Regulating e-commerce in Europe
- Information technologies and intellectual property law
- EU legal framework applicable to data: sui generis protection of databases, trade secrets protection, free flow of data, data privacy in the digital world, data concentration
- Online and smart contracts
- Private international law and information technologies
- Cybersecurity

Training methods will include presentations, case studies and workshops.

Fee info

EUR 930: Standard
EUR 697: EU and ERA patrons
Young lawyers and other groups

Scholarships

Early registration discount
10 % by 09.08.2024
20 % by 09.07.2024