Introduction to Privacy and the GDPR

The course covers the definition, history, and foundations of privacy, highlighting privacy challenges surrounding modern Information and Communication Technology. The primary focus of the course is on European and national (Swedish) laws and regulations concerning privacy, data protection, and cyber security, including agreements for transfer of personal data outside of the Europe Union. Key European Court of Justice decisions are discussed.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: Upper secondary level English 6 or B. Computer Science 30 ECTS cr, or three years of work experience in the IT sector, or equivalent

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.