Class Data Protection Law

The main goal of this Curricular Unit is to be an introduction to the complex and constantly evolving world of personal data protection. Considering the process of "Europeanization" of this topic, the central area of study is the European framework of personal data protection, in particular, the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). This Curricular Unit is highly relevant in all masters in law, particularly in a master of public law given the synergies of data protection and fundamental rights.   

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1. Personal data protection as a fundamental right 2. The European framework of personal data protection: from Diretiva 95/46 to the GDPR 2.1. Nature 2.2.Scope 2.3. Principles 2.4. Actors 2.5. Obligations  2.6. Rights 3. Technological challenges to data protection

During class, short questionnaires will be used with interactive solutions such as the Kahoot platform. Whenever possible and depending on the topic, experts in personal data protection, for example, will be invited to share their practical experience of professions in this area. Students with special status provided for by law or regulation that exempts them from mandatory attendance to classes, but who wish to be included in the continuous assessment regime, must inform the Professor of the course as soon as they become aware of this fact, but always with 90 days' notice before the end of classes, so that the Professor can define another form of work or support, which may include completing a written assignment, presenting reports, and/or an oral exam.  

Calvão, Filipa, Direito da Proteção de Dados Pessoais, Universidade Católica: 2018 Canto Moniz, Graça, Manual de Introdução à Proteção de Dados Pesssoais, Almedina: 2023 Handbook on EU data protection law, 2018 Lynskey, Orla, The Foundations of EU Data Protection Law. Oxford University Press: 2015 Menezes Cordeiro, António B., Direito da Proteção de Dados à luz do RGPD e da Lei n.º 58/2019, Almedina: 2020 Sem prejuízo destas obras, ao longo do semestre, consoante a matéria, o docente poderá recomendar outras leituras.