Those required by the master program

The main objective of this course is to provide specialized training in the fundamentals and legal framework of the right to personal data protection. The course aims to ensure that students acquire the essential and up-to-date knowledge of the various components of the syllabus, guided by instructors and professionals with expertise in the field. The training covers not only the theoretical framework but also the practical and technical aspects necessary to meet the requirements of the professional specialization programme in privacy and data protection, in line with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification Scheme of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD). From this perspective, the course is designed to achieve the following general and specific objectives: General Objectives: ¿ To fulfil, apply, and develop the objectives of the professional specialization programme in privacy and data protection, in accordance with the DPO Certification Scheme of the Spanish Data Protection Agency. ¿ To develop the ability to interpret the legal and organizational framework governing data protection. ¿ To analyse, plan, evaluate, and manage the risks arising from non-compliance with data protection regulations. ¿ To foster critical analysis of legal texts for their proper interpretation and, where appropriate, their application to the subjects covered in the Master¿s programme. ¿ To assess the regulatory impact and its relation to users¿ rights. ¿ To apply acquired knowledge to specific situations, identifying solutions aligned with the legal system and technological developments. Specific Objectives: ¿ To understand the fundamentals and legal regime of data protection at the international, European, and national levels. ¿ To comprehend technological mechanisms and their impact on the right to data protection. ¿ To understand the legal limits on the use of technology, ensuring that its application does not violate the right to personal data protection. ¿ To interpret, analyse, and assess data protection regulations in order to provide legal advice on general matters. ¿ To distinguish the right to data protection from related rights, such as the right to privacy, the right to one¿s image, the right to honour, and the freedoms of information and expression, among others. ¿ To identify and understand the actors involved in the data protection sector, along with their rights and obligations. ¿ To identify the institutions operating in this field, including their competences, actions, and decisions. ¿ To be capable of providing legal advice in the exercise and protection of data subject rights.

. Fundamentals of Data Protection and System Protection of Personal Data ( 3 ECTS ) . 1. Fundamentals of data protection at the international, European, and Spanish levels 2. The subject matter of data protection and types of data 3. Applicable principles, legal grounds for data processing, and data protection rights 4. Personal data management 5. Supervisory authorities: European, Spanish, and others 6. Practical case studies

Learning Activities ¿ Theoretical and practical classes ¿ Individual or group work, including presentation and oral defense in class ¿ Resolution of practical case studies Active student participation in sessions is essential. As this is an in-person Master's programme, class attendance is required to be eligible for evaluation. Students must comply with the attendance policy established in the Master's academic regulations and on Aula Global. Teaching Methodology The methodology to be followed in this course is as follows: ¿ In-class lectures delivered by different instructors using digital and audiovisual resources, presenting the main concepts of the subject and offering recommended readings to support students' learning ¿ Critical reading of texts recommended by the instructor to broaden and reinforce knowledge of the subject, possibly followed by class discussions ¿ Resolution of case studies or preparation of legal reports, opinions, etc., as proposed by the instructor for individual or group completion ¿ Presentation and discussion in class¿moderated by the instructor¿of educational materials related to the subject, including comprehension and explanation of such materials Tutoring Students will have access to tutoring sessions with the course coordinator. Tutoring is intended to support the teaching and learning process through interaction between the student and the instructor, with the aim of: (i) Guiding students in their independent and group work (ii) Exploring specific aspects of the subject in greater Depth (iii) Supporting the student¿s academic and holistic development Tutoring sessions will take place at the times and under the conditions specified on Aula Global.