Privacy in the USA

  • 4.5
Approx. 9 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of privacy laws in the United States, including federal and state laws, as well as international laws and regulations.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the legal frameworks surrounding privacy in the US
  • Know the differences between federal and state laws
  • Learn about international privacy laws and regulations

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key privacy laws and regulations in the US
  • Be able to differentiate between federal and state laws
  • Understand the international privacy laws and regulations

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of legal concepts
  • Interest in privacy and data protection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes
  • Case studies

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  • Privacy in the Workplace
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Notable People in This Field

  • Privacy Scholar
  • Privacy Advocate

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Description

After having followed Privacy in the Western world you have become acquainted with the overall global legal system and the origins of privacy as a concept as well as privacy as a (human) right. This course deals with the American legal system to protect privacy.

Knowledge

  • Understand the legal fundamentals of American privacy law and the role of the Supreme Court
  • Create awareness for the role of privacy protection and the rule of law
  • Learn about the human rights background of privacy protection
  • Become aware of the essential role of law in designing IT, crypto and security systems

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Why privacy matters: Privacy issues in the USA
  • Overview History USA
  • Introduction and Franklin
  • Bill of Rights
  • Warren & Brandeis
  • Kennedy
  • Origins
  • US Constitution
  • The Birth of Privacy Law: A Century Since Warren and Brandeis and Early History of Privacy
  • The National Data Center and the Federal Information Network: A Paradox
  • Statistical Déjà Vu: The National Data Center
  • Practice quiz
  • The Legal System
  • Legal introduction
  • Constitution
  • Consumer protection laws
  • ISP laws
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Dissenting opinion Brandeis
  • The Invention of the Right to Privacy
  • The Right to Privacy
  • Practice quiz
  • Constitution and Bill of Rights
  • 4th Amendment
  • Reasonable expectation of privacy
  • Consent and Third Party Principle
  • Automobile exception
  • Content & non-Content
  • Public and private
  • Twitter Order
  • Practice quiz
  • Consumer Rights
  • General
  • Privacy as economic good
  • Consumer protection elements
  • Notice and Choice
  • Privacy Online
  • Lindsey Barret's Model(ing) Privacy: Empirical Approaches to Privacy Law & Governance
  • The Effects of Timing and Placement of Online Privacy Indicators
  • The Economics of Personal Data and the Economics of Privacy
  • Cavoukian's 7 foundational principles
  • Privacy Enforcement Action
  • Cranor's Notice and Choice
  • Reidenberg et al's Notice and Choice
  • Practice quiz
  • Telecommunications and Internet Service Providers
  • Correspondance
  • FISA, FISC & SCA
  • PATRIOT
  • FREEDOM
  • CLOUD
  • Privacy Shield
  • Carpenter Slip (opinion Supreme Court)
  • Katz versus United States
  • Olmstead versus United States
  • A RIGHT TO REASONABLE INFERENCES: RE-THINKING DATA PROTECTION LAW IN THE AGE OF BIG DATA AND AI
  • THE ANTITRUST CASE AGAINST FACEBOOK
  • German and U.S. Telecommunications Privacy Law: Legal Regulation of Domestic Law Enforcement Surveillance
  • Extraterritoriality Data Protection (White Paper)
  • A users guide to SCA
  • Schrems I & II
  • Practice quiz
  • Examination
  • Final Examination

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the latest privacy laws in the US with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students have praised the course for its in-depth coverage of the subject matter and engaging teaching style.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

in-depth coverage of the subject matter

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging teaching style
  • Relevant and up-to-date content
  • Clear and concise explanations
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
  • Limited interaction with the instructor
  • Not suitable for beginners
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Jan Smits
EIT Digital
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