Objective

This course will provide a thorough introduction to European information technology law.

Key topics

• Internet regulation in the European Union
• 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.

Visit to the CJEU in Luxembourg

Participants in the summer course will have the opportunity to visit the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. The number of places is limited.

Who should attend?

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