PL 420 - Cyber Law and Data Governance

This course examines the legal frameworks, regulatory challenges, and emerging issues that govern activity in cyberspace. Students will analyze jurisdictional conflicts in prosecuting cybercrime, cyberterrorism, and state-sponsored threats. Additionally, this course explores organizational liability and compliance obligations under GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Students will evaluate DMCA takedown procedures, fair use defenses, and digital copyright and trademark disputes. Emphasis will be placed on drafting enforceable cross-border e-commerce contracts aligned with UETA and the E-SIGN Act. Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.