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[ 521BEINRECV21 ] VL Law for Computer Science

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3 ECTS B3 - Bachelor's programme 3. year Computer Science Michael Sonntag 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Computer Science 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students can recognize when a more in-depth investigation of legal issues (obtaining legal advice) is necessary in an IT project. They can independently assess whether there is a potential license or copyright problem or a privacy issue during software development.
Skills Knowledge
Students can:

  • Identify and evaluate problematic areas regarding privacy in a project (K5)
  • Differentiate between software licenses (including open source) (K4) and implement the resulting rights and obligations (K3)
  • Assess domain names for their legality or weigh them up between several potentially entitled parties (K5)
  • Explain what patents are in general and software patents in particular (K2) and know which actions lead to legal problems (K1)
  • Can explain the obligations of different types of providers (K2) and implement necessary measures in the event of complaints (K3)
Knowledge of basic substantive legal regulations regarding computer programs and the Internet:

  • Copyright
  • Domain names (name law, protection of registered marks and unfair competition)
  • Software patents
  • Web sites (liability, information requirements)
  • Privacy law
Criteria for evaluation Written exam
Methods Lecture and discussion of cases
Language German
Study material Slides Optional: Michael Sonntag: Einführung in das Internetrecht. Rechtsgrundlagen für Informatiker. Linde Verlag 2014 (2nd edition)
Changing subject? No
Further information https://www.jku.at/en/institute-of-networks-and-security/
Corresponding lecture (*)INBIPVORECH: VL Rechtsgrundlagen für Informatiker (3 ECTS)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment