Information Technology Law

This course aims at addressing the students a basic knowledge of the main notions and concepts of law related to digital content and new media. Also, it has the objective of focusing on issues belonging to legal definitions and users' and owners' rights liability for use or sharing of digital contents.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
(knowledge)
- Demonstrate their understanding of the substantive rules and principles of law, with a focus on digital media, and the ability to apply this knowledge in the current legal context.
- Demonstrate their understanding of legal definitions and concepts, including, but not limited to, the digital media legal discipline, and show basic knowledge of legal framework.
(skills)
- Recall how legal norms apply to online activities.
(attitudes):
- Develop a sensibility towards the legal and ethical dimensions of digital media