Data Law and Digital Society

The course pursues a threefold objective. First, it aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of the digital society, its ideological foundations, and the various regulatory models that govern it. In this context, special attention is given to the transformations affecting constitutional frameworks and to the central role played by the European Union in regulating the digital society. Second, the course seeks to provide students with professional knowledge of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The analysis of this complex legal framework allows students to understand its implications in both the public and private sectors, giving them the necessary skills to apply the regulation in practice. Additionally, the GDPR is highlighted as a fundamental component of the European regulatory model for the digital society. Lastly, the course aims to explore the new European regulations that define the so-called "digital decade," focusing on data governance, the regulation of digital markets and platforms, and Artificial Intelligence. The goal is to enable students to critically understand and assess the recent regulatory developments in these areas.

By the end of the course, students will be able to critically analyze the characteristics of the digital society, understanding its ideological foundations and the main regulatory models, with a specific focus on the role of the European Union. They will be able to assess the transformations affecting constitutional frameworks, developing a critical perspective on the challenges that digitalization poses to traditional constitutional principles. Students will also gain the ability to interpret and apply the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in a professional context, both in the public and private sectors, demonstrating a thorough understanding of its legal and operational implications. They will be able to relate the GDPR to the broader context of European digital society regulation, recognizing its fundamental role in the European governance model. Finally, students will be able to critically examine and discuss the new European regulations related to the "digital decade", with particular attention to data governance, the regulation of digital markets and platforms, and Artificial Intelligence. They will develop a critical approach to the socio-legal implications of recent regulatory innovations in the digital sector, acquiring the tools needed to address complex issues in both academic and professional contexts.