Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) Legal Aspects of IT and Internet Compliance // University of Oldenburg

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Manage compliance with confidence

The programme combines the three modules Data Protection Law, Internet Law and Computer Criminal Law. The further education programme is aimed at employees who are responsible for IT, a website or an online shop, for example, and who need to ensure compliance in their area of responsibility. The programme provides the know-how to be able to apply the relevant legal provisions with confidence. The programme is completed in two semesters and concludes with the internationally recognised Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS). It comprises these three modules:

Data protection law

The data protection law module teaches how to avoid breaches, how to protect personal data and how to ensure IT security. The legal, business and technical requirements for academic appointments are discussed.

Internet law

The Internet Law module provides students with the legal skills they need to confidently navigate this interdisciplinary subject. It deals with requirements ranging from provider labelling and conflict of laws to liability privileges. Aspects of procedural and litigation law are also addressed.

Computer criminal law

The Computer Criminal Law module deals with national, European and international computer and Internet criminal law regulations as well as procedural and criminal procedure aspects. The topics range from computer fraud to copyright offences and illegal content.

Your gain in expertise

Among other things, the programme teaches ...

Relevant EU, federal and state legislation.

the authorisation to act as a data protection officer (bDSG) and to carry out audits.

analyse issues relating to Internet law and evaluate questions arising from new technologies or business models.

the ability to enforce rights in and out of court and to set-up contracts.

the expertise to recognise and prevent infringements under name, trademark and competition law.

structure, analyse and solve new problems in computer and internet criminal law.

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Further education at a glance

University certificate

Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS)

Dates

You can start with the first module in any semester
You can find the dates in the registration form

Time required and scope

5-8 hours per week, 30 credit points

Teaching format

Online plus two compact workshops at the weekend

Prerequisites

None

Costs

EUR 1,650 per module for enrolled students or EUR 1,950 for guest students plus university fee

Who is the programme aimed at?

The programme is aimed at professionals who are or want to become active in the IT, telecommunications or media sector, for example. Knowledge of law, business administration or IT is an advantage.

The further education is fully credited in the part-time Information Law degree programme if the admission requirements are met. This means you can start the Master's programme without enrolment!