Module content
- Get an introduction into blockchain technology and data protection law
- Study AI credit scoring and anti-discrimination law, copyright regulation of sharing platforms and regulatory framework for virtual currencies
- Learn about fintech, government, and society
- Discuss AI and the end(s) of criminal justice
Digital technology has developed rapidly in recent years and is currently revolutionising the financial sector. The development and use of technical innovations poses new challenges to the various fields of law and raises specific legal issues. This class aims at introducing the students to a number of legal questions around FinTech, „big data“ and artificial intelligence. We combine some technical background with the most salient legal issues. Among these we count Data Protection, Copyright Law, Criminal Law, Anti-Discrimination, Banking Regulation and the Impact on Government and Society. The class will comprise lectures, group works and exercises.
Course topics
- Introduction into Blockchain Technology
- AI Credit Scoring and Anti-Discrimination law
- Copyright Regulation of Sharing Platforms
- Regulatory Framework for Virtual Currencies
- Fintech, Government, and Society
- Introduction to Data Protection Law
- AI and the end(s) of Criminal Justice
- Trainer/in: Peukert Alexander
- Trainer/in: Maximilian Beilner
- Trainer/in: Sebastian Bretthauer
- Trainer/in: Christoph Burchard
- Trainer/in: Matthias Goldmann
- Trainer/in: Kristin Neufeld
- Trainer/in: David Schneider
- Trainer/in: Latavra Shukvani
- Trainer/in: Raphael Skibka
- Trainer/in: Patrick Stärke
- Trainer/in: Jeremy Stevens
- Trainer/in: Philipp Tilk