Studying at the University of Verona
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
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1 module among the following2 modules among the following1 module among the following
A.A. 2025/26 e 2026/27 - Network science and econophysics not activated
A.A. 2026/27 Complex systems and social physics not activated1 module among the following2 modules among the followingLegend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Comparative and transnational law & technology (2025/2026)
Teaching code
4S009086
Teacher
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
IUS/02 - COMPARATIVE PRIVATE LAW
Period
1st semester dal Oct 1, 2025 al Jan 30, 2026.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
This course provides students with legal notions and concepts necessary to understand the meaning, reach and scope of application of legal rules in the field of new technologies from a comparative and transnational perspective. The law of new technologies is dealt with both from a theoretical perspective, with focus on the effectiveness and efficacy of legal rules, and from a practical one, with focus on normative and contractual texts and relevant court decisions from multiple jurisdictions. At the end of the course the student has to show to have acquired the following skills:
- knowledge of objects and methodologies of comparative law applied to new technologies, with specific reference to the notions and fundamental concepts relating to data (personal data, sensitive data, economic data, "big data")
- ability to develop an economic analysis in relations with the law of new technologies, in particular for what concerns the theory of monopoly and economies of scale (consumption, production, innovation)
- familiarity with European legal rules relating to conflict of laws and conflict of jurisdiction in matters of law and technologies and associated online dispute resolution methods
- knowledge of the basics of comparative and transnational personal identity law and in relation to digital identity and data protection laws, in particular for what concerns Europe, United States and China
- knowledge of the concept of property in comparative law, in relation to the different methods of data processing
- knowledge of the basics of comparative and European intellectual property law and competition applied to new technologies (data protection, software and database protection in Europe, the United States and China, unfair competition and competition, abuse of a dominant position, anti-competitive agreements , relations between competition law and "big data"
- knowledge of the basics of European, comparative and transnational law for what concerns contracts based on new technologies and data transfer
- ability to evaluate the transmission and processing of data and consumer protection rules.
Prerequisites and basic notions
No previous knowledge required
Program
The course is structured in three parts. The first part introduces students to the analysis of "Fundamental Concepts in Technology Regulation and Governance" and provides theoretical and practical tools for studying the relationship between technological change, law, and regulation. Particular attention will be paid to the impact of technology on the structural characteristics of the legal system and the value of data, with a focus on related ethical issues. The second part provides students with the main "Regulatory Coordinates" of digital technologies (AI; algorithms), from a European and comparative perspective. The third part analyzes "Digital Age Law in Different Areas of Private Law" and guides students in understanding the impact of technology on the main private law institutions (contract, property, liability, IP) and on the fundamental rights of individuals, consumers, and users. The first lesson will explain in detail how to develop the short paper and how to find the necessary materials.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Lectures, workshops, teamwork, and seminar activities.
Learning assessment procedures
For students attending class, the exam will focus on active class participation and the writing of a short critical essay that will be presented and discussed in class. The essay topic will be agreed upon with the instructor and chosen from a list of suggested topics. For students not attending class, the exam will focus on the contents of the recommended book.
Evaluation criteria
The final grade depends on two grades:
(i) Class attendance, comments on the readings,
student presentations and general participation in class (40%); (ii) Short papers (60% total)
Exam language
English
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