Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Have acquired highly specialised and integrated knowledge and broad skills in the various disciplines of computer science, which come after those within the Bachelor's in computer science.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Adapt their communication to a variety of audiences.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Aquire new knowledge independently.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy to evolve in new contexts.
• Apply scientific methodology.
• Critically reflect on the impact of IT in general, and on the contribution to projects.
• Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Specific Competencies Related to the Subject Taught Identify the key legal principles governing information through intellectual proprety, data, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity; Analyse real-world situations and propose legally sound solutions; Explain the ethical and societal issues raised by digital technologies; Apply legal rules to real or hypothetical cases, with both rigour and creativity; Critically assess legal frameworks and the tensions between innovation and fundamental rights. Transversal Competencies Engage in structured and nuanced reasoning; Work independently and develop reflective thinking; Collaborate, argue, and debate constructively; Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and the ability to connect law, technology, and society.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This course offers a critical introduction to IT law through four main pillars: Intellectual property (software, digital works, generative AI); Personal data protection (GDPR); Artificial intelligence and emerging legal issues (transparency, accountability, bias); Cybersecurity (regulatory frameworks, sovereignty, responsibilities). The course is grounded in real-world cases, legal controversies, and diverse source materials. Students are encouraged to engage actively, develop their own analyses, and reflect on the normative consequences of technological choices.

Emphasis is placed on understanding mechanisms, fostering independent thinking, and making legal knowledge practically useful in a fast-changing digital environment.

Prior Experience

Not applicable