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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This course will survey approaches to privacy law around the globe. Students taking this course will have already studied EU Data Protection law and this module will serve to provide students with a systematic understanding of alternative regulatory approaches to data protection and privacy law. The US will serve as the primary comparative jurisdiction. However, additional jurisdictions will also be considered including China, Australia, Canada and Brazil.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate the General Data Protection Regulation, it’s potential impact on business, consumers, internet users and public bodies.
2. Analyse and have a systematic understanding of US privacy law, including federal laws such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 USC 2510) and the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 USC 41-58).
3. Critically assess leading US and international case law on data protection and privacy.
4. Analyse and have a systematic understanding of leading state law such as the California Consumer Privacy Act 2018.
5. Analyse the key challenges of protecting privacy rights and enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	2 hour lecture, class participation expected
Independent Study	226	Preparatory readings for lectures, background readings for assessments, research, reading, completing assignment
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative content
An Introduction to International Privacy Law; Privacy rights beyond the European Convention on Human Rights US Federal privacy-related legislation; Leading US State privacy-related legislation; US privacy law and European Privacy Law: A Comparison; The International transfer of data cooperation and the privacy shield; International Enforcement strategies: Remedies, Liabilities and Penalties.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

William McGeveran: 2016, Privacy and Data Protection Law, Foundation Press,

Other Resources

None

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