Cyber Law
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Cyber Law is given as an elective course within the framework of the exchange programmes at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Swedish law students admitted by the department are also given access to the course.
Read more about exchange programmes at the Department of Law
During the course an analysis will be made concerning the regulation of digital systems and address the methodological questions that actualize with the development of these digital systems and their application. A special emphasis is placed on the development of technology within our society that challenges traditional forms of legal regulation and demands precise ethical considerations.
The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure.
Course description pdf, 297.7 kB.
Please note that in case something else is stated on this course page about the structure of the course than what is stated in the current syllabus, it is always what is stated in the syllabus that applies.
Teaching Format
Instruction consists of lectures and seminars. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
Examination is conducted by means of compulsory and active attendance at all seminars. In addition, the student shall author and defend an essay and act as opponent vis-à-vis another student’s essay.
Examiner
Stanley Greenstein.
Learning platform
From the autumn semester 2026, Stockholm University uses the learning platform Canvas for all courses. As a registered student, you will find all course information, assignments, and learning materials there throughout the course.
The Department
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Video presentation
Watch a video presentation of the course Cyber Law
Course contact:
cyl@juridicum.su.se
Course administrator:
Catrinel Florea
Course manager:
Stanley Greenstein
