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E-Privacy: Privacy in the Electronic Society
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:52
Abstract
This course provides an in-depth look into privacy laws and regulations as well as into technologies for achieving privacy in an electronic world.
Content
Privacy issues have been the subject of public debates since years. In particular, as new technologies are developed, they increasingly raise privacy concerns - the World Wide Web, wireless location-based services, and RFID chips are just a few examples. Thus, the need for privacy-aware policies, regulations, and techniques has been widely recognized by law makers, regulators, and the media. As a result, businesses are under pressure to draft privacy policies, chief privacy officers are becoming essential members of many organizations, and companies are taking pro-active steps to avoid the potential reputation damage of a privacy mistake.This course provides an in-depth look into privacy laws and regulations as well as into technologies for achieving privacy in an electronic world.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 15 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | E-Privacy: Privacy in the Electronic Society |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | E-Privacy: Privacy in the Electronic Society |
|
1 h weekly |