COMP3312 Law and ethics in data science [Section 1A, 2024]
Course category2024-25
The primary objective of this course is to explore the legal and ethical challenges and ramifications in the modern practice of data science. Using a case-based approach, students will analyse contemporary controversies from a techno-legal and ethical perspectives. The focuses are data privacy and the regulation of using data in specific areas of law. Topics include basic privacy protection techniques, such as encryption and data anonymization data privacy laws, open data policy, data protection process and technology, issues in the usage of sensitive personal data and public data.
Teacher: Chang Chung Yee Henry