IT Law

The teaching methodologies of this subject combine theoretical and practical approaches, based on student-centered pedagogical strategies, with a focus on the development of cognitive, analytical and applied skills. Classes will adopt a theoretical-practical approach based on:

The student must acquire skills in analyzing the legal framework for the protection of personal data and electronic commerce, as well as written and oral communication. To this end, the following methodologies (ME) will be used:

1. Expository, for the presentation of theoretical frameworks of reference in the areas highlighted in the syllabus. 2. Participatory, with analysis and resolution of cases, using computer applications (Mentimeter, Limesurvey)

3. Self-study, related to the student’s autonomous work in preparing the themes of the curricular unit.

The pedagogical approach combines face-to-face teaching (theoretical-practical) and interactive strategies to ensure the acquisition and application of the proposed knowledge. These methods unfold into three main dimensions:

In-person Teaching (Theoretical-Practical): Presentation and debate of program contents; Carrying out practical work, such as case analysis, to encourage the practical and collaborative application of knowledge; Use of interactive digital resources to enrich the understanding of the topics covered; Promotion of collaborative learning, through group work, debates and classroom presentations.

Tutorial Guidance: Individual and small group support to answer questions; Guidance for managing self-study and preparing assessment activities; Continuous feedback to identify difficulties and guide the learning process, ensuring that the proposed objectives are achieved. Autonomous Learning: Study guided by the recommended bibliography and the analysis of complementary resources/materials (specialized digital resources); Resolution of practical cases through the application of legal provisions; Integration of collaborative learning, promoting teamwork.

Students must be able to understand the legal framework for the protection of personal data and electronic commerce, from a perspective of complementing the technological component, in order to understand what legal information should be available on digital platforms, in terms of defining privacy policies. data protection and electronic contracting.

At the end of the curricular unit, the student should:

OA1 – Understanding the legal framework for the protection of personal data

OA2 – Understanding the legal regime of electronic commerce

OA3 – Have the perception of (legal) information that must be integrated into digital platforms

INTRODUCTION (I)

1. The Information Society

2. Digital platforms: economic, social and legal challenges

CHAPTER I (CAP1) – REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

1. Legislative evolution

2. The matrix of European Union Law and the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic

3. The General Data Protection Regulation and Law No. 58/2019, of August 8: legal regime

Chapter II (CAP2) – REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

1. The Digital Services Regulation

2. The Regulation of Digital Markets

3. Electronic contracting

3.1 The legal framework

3.2 The form and probative force of electronic documents

3.3 The legal regime for electronic signatures and the attribution of the status of qualified provider of trust services

3.4 Contracts signed remotely

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