851-0734-00L  Information Security Law

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersU. Widmer
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentParticularly suitable for students of D-INFK, D-ITET



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0734-00 VRecht der Informationssicherheit
Die Termine 30.3. und 4.5.2017 entfallen, dafür finden am 18.5. und am 1.6.2017 Doppellektionen von 10-14h statt.
2 hrs
Thu10:15-12:00ETZ E 8 »
18.05.10:15-14:00ML H 37.1 »
01.06.10:15-14:00LFW C 1 »
U. Widmer

Catalogue data

AbstractIntroduction to Information Security Law for non-legal students respectively prospective decision-makers in companies and public authorities who will have to deal with information security issues (CIOs, COOs, CEOs). The lectures will focus on the legal aspects of the security of ICT infrastructures, including networks (Internet), and of the transported and processed information.
ObjectiveThe objective is to understand the meaning and aims of information security and the legal framework, to become acquainted with legal instruments available to provide effective protection for infrastructures and sensitive legal assets and to present an analysis of possible legal loopholes and potential measures. No prior legal knowledge is required for those wishing to attend these lectures.
ContentThe lectures will deal with industry-specific as well as cross-sector specific themes involving both technology and law from the areas of data protection law, computer crimes, statutory duties of confidentiality, telecommunication surveillance (Internet), electronic signatures, liability etc.
Lecture notesThe lectures will be accompanied by powerpoint slide presentations, downloadable before the lectures begin, or available as hard copy at the lectures themselves.
LiteratureReferences to further literature sources will be given in the lectures.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits2 credits
ExaminersU. Widmer
Typesession examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationoral 30 minutes
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology MasterRecommended SubjectsWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectiveD-INFKWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectiveLawWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectiveD-ITETWInformation
Public Policy BachelorAdditional Elective CoursesWInformation