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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Marta Urbāne
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Law
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:International Rights; Law

Objective

The aim of the study course is to build students in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in the legal and ethical aspects of new technologies by providing the ability to identify and legally assess the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, data analysis, digital platforms, robotics and biotechnology in the field of fundamental rights, privacy, equality, market regulation and public safety in the context of international and European Union law. In the study course, students will develop the competence to independently analyse the legal framework and case law, to formulate conclusions in a reasoned manner and to propose legal solutions for academic and professional activities in a technologically complex legal environment.

Prerequisites

Introduction in law, EU law, International private and public law.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describe the legal and ethical aspects of new technologies in the framework of international and European Union law.

Skills

1.Identify legal issues and risks related to new technologies in specific situations.

Competence

1.Make legally sound decisions independently in legal situations affected by technology, respecting fundamental rights, ethical principles and the public interest.