Global Technology Law and Policy

Intro ClassApril 28, 2014

professor michael geist

university of ottawa, faculty of law

course basics

• course web site – http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6825/425/

• Materials - links to online readings + books• Grading

– 30% for book presentation– 70% for final paper (20 – 30 double spaced pages)

• Topic due by May 23rd• Paper due by July 18th

course structure

• Global technology law and policy– Three areas:

• Internet governance• Privacy• Copyright/Intellectual Property

• Classes– Lectures– Discussion– Presentation– Guest lecturers/panels

Goals

SubstanceComparative

Cultural

Global technology law and policyCore issues

How is made?Who influences?

The making of a Canadian privacy law

• OPC consultations• Committee hearings (2006)• Failed bills• European reform• Digital strategies• Lobbying (Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Google,

Canadian Medical Association)• OPC pre-consult

Policy making – Who?

Policy making – International

Policy Inputs