Data Privacy

Catalog description

This course examines the legal and regulatory framework for current privacy laws in the United States. Students study industry-specific privacy laws and practices in the healthcare, financial and education sectors, as well as privacy in the workplace. The course addresses provisions limiting government access to private information and discuss laws regulating the ability of third parties to access such information. The course examines policies governing data retention and explores the potential liability and reporting requirements of an organization following a data breach. The course covers the protection of privacy and personal data internationally, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Emerging privacy and data protection issues arising from new technological developments are also addressed.