Comparative Internet Law

Instructor

Bryce Newell

Location

Netherlands

Course Description

This survey course on comparative internet law is designed to teach students about a variety of internet-related laws and policies they will likely confront in their personal lives and professional careers. The internet has had a dramatic impact on communication, business, commercial transactions, and the control of information. This course provides an overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing communication and commercial activities conducted via the internet and online platforms in the United States and European Union. We cover topics such as free speech online, privacy and surveillance, electronic contracts, domain names, copyright, trademark, computer crime, and network neutrality.