FinTech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and the Law

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In case that an on-campus Summer School is not possible due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this module will take place online.

Digital technology has developed rapidly in recent years and is currently revolutionising the financial sector. The development and use of technical innovations poses new challenges to the various fields of law and raises specific legal issues. This class aims at introducing the students to a number of legal questions around FinTech, „big data“ and artificial intelligence. We combine some technical background with the most salient legal issues. Among these we count Data Protection, Copyright Law, Criminal Law, Anti-Discrimination, Banking Regulation and the Impact on Government and Society. The class will comprise lectures, group works and exercises.

Course topics

Introduction into Blockchain Technology
AI Credit Scoring and Anti-Discrimination law
Copyright Regulation of Sharing Platforms
Regulatory Framework for Virtual Currencies
Fintech, Government, and Society
Introduction to Data Protection Law
AI and the end(s) of Criminal Justice

The course comprises 28 contact hours (8*3.5 hours). Upon successful completion, 4 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) points will be awarded for the module. A single ECTS point is defined as the equivalent of 25 to 30 hours of student workload. This includes class hours, additional preparations for class activities, readings, assignments as well as final assessments.

Attendance: Participants have to attend at least 80 % of the classes.

Target group

Students with at least one year of studies in the field of Law.

Course aim

Get an introduction into blockchain technology and data protection law

Study AI credit scoring and anti-discrimination law, copyright regulation of sharing platforms and regulatory framework for virtual currencies

Learn about fintech, government, and society

Discuss AI and the end(s) of criminal justice

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