Legal Aspects of Information Security
The course covers central legal aspects of information security as it relates to societies, organisations and individuals.
Among other things, the content includes computer crime, intellectual property rights (IPR), electronic signatures, data protection (EU GDPR) and national security legislation.
Teaching Format
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
The course is examined as follows:
- written examination
Examiner
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.
We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course,
your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.
Study counsellors
Visiting hoursPlease contact us via email if you want to book a meeting. We are available on Campus in Kista and via Zoom.
Phone hoursThursday 12.30–2 pm
Irregular office hoursFirst phone hours for spring 2026: Thursday 15 January
