Track 4 – Module 6: Technology & Law (currently offered only in German; availability depends on actual demand)

This module is offered in cooperation with the Faculty of Law at Saarland University. It focuses on the legal regulation of emerging technologies and innovations, particularly in the areas of data protection and IT security. Topics covered include the technical fundamentals of the internet, IT law, public information law, data protection law, and IT security.

A particular emphasis is placed on the legal analysis of IT security issues, including cybercrime, data security, and network and information security. Additionally, the module addresses questions related to intellectual property and data protection in the context of technological innovation.

Students will learn to identify, analyze, and develop practical legal solutions to challenges in the field of IT security.