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COLLEGE OF LAW Intellectual Property in the Digital human life. Students will engage with CLA507 - Emerging Technologies
fundamental ethical theories and
Age explores the rapidly evolving
and Legal Challenges
landscape of intellectual property frameworks to evaluate issues such as
(IP) as it intersects with digital bias in algorithms, privacy concerns, Credit Hours: 3
Master of Law and ethical challenges in a rapidly CLA503 - Data Privacy and technology, with a focus on the UAE’s the implications of autonomous Pre-requisite: CLA501, CLA502
changing digital environment.
Protection LAW
innovation-driven economy. This
systems, and the societal impacts
in Cyberlaw CLA502 - AI Regulation and Credit Hours: 3 course examines the fundamental of AI-driven decisions. Through Emerging Technologies and
case studies and discussions,
concepts of IP, including copyrights,
Legal Challenges delves into the
trademarks, patents, and trade
participants will examine real-world
and Artificial Governance Pre-requisite: CLA501 secrets, emphasizing their application applications of AI in fields like intersection of rapidly developing
technologies and the legal
This course provides an in-depth
healthcare, finance, law enforcement,
and relevance in the context of the
Credit Hours: 3
frameworks that govern them.
Intelligence Pre-requisite: No Pre-requisite exploration of the legal frameworks internet, social media, and emerging and social media, analyzing the This course will explore a variety
and regulatory standards governing
ethical dilemmas they present. The
digital platforms. Students will
data privacy and protection in engage with contemporary issues course will also cover regulatory and of innovative fields, including
In an era where artificial intelligence today’s digital landscape, with a such as digital piracy, data ownership, governance challenges, exploring artificial intelligence, blockchain,
biotechnology, and cybersecurity,
CLA501 - Cybersecurity Law is rapidly transforming industries particular emphasis on the UAE’s online brand protection, and the how policymakers and technologists focusing on how these technologies
approach to data privacy. Students
and societies, understanding
can work together to create fair
implications of artificial intelligence on
challenge existing laws and
Credit Hours: 3 the regulatory and governance will study key global regulations, creativity and invention. The course and responsible AI systems. By the regulations. Students will examine
such as those in the European Union
frameworks guiding AI development
will also explore the UAE’s Federal
end of the course, students will
Pre-requisite: No Pre-requisite and deployment is crucial. This and the United States, alongside Laws on Intellectual Property and have a deeper understanding of the key legal concepts, such as
course offers a comprehensive UAE-specific frameworks that their alignment with international IP ethical landscape of AI and the tools intellectual property, privacy rights,
Cybersecurity Law is an essential exploration of the principles, guide data protection practices. standards. Discussions will include necessary to engage in thoughtful and liability, and how they apply to
course designed to explore the legal challenges, and strategies associated The course examines principles the challenges posed by globalization, discourse about its future. new technological advancements.
frameworks, policies, and regulations with AI regulation and governance, of data protection, the rights of the harmonization of IP laws across The course will encourage critical
governing cybersecurity in the with a particular focus on the UAE’s individuals, and the obligations of jurisdictions, and the UAE’s role analysis of current legal practices
contemporary digital landscape. As pioneering role in AI innovation. organizations in managing personal in fostering innovation through CLA506 - Cybercrime and the and encourage discussion on
technology continues to evolve, so data responsibly. Through case robust IP protection. Through case Law potential reforms needed to address
do the legal challenges associated Students will delve into the ethical studies and real-world examples, studies and discussions, students the unique challenges posed by
with data breaches, privacy concerns, considerations of AI technologies, students will analyze the implications will analyze landmark legal cases, Credit Hours: 3 emerging technologies. Through case
and cybercrime. This course provides examining issues such as bias, of data breaches, the importance of current legislation, and the role of IP Pre-requisite: CLA501, CLA503 studies, legal reviews, and discussions
an in-depth examination of relevant accountability, transparency, and compliance, and emerging trends in in protecting creators’ rights while with industry experts, students will
UAE laws and regulations, alongside human rights. The course will cover privacy regulations. Topics include promoting access to information. Cybercrime and the Law is an gain a comprehensive understanding
key international frameworks such existing regulatory frameworks at consent, data storage, cross-border Special attention will be given to interdisciplinary course that of the legal implications of
as the General Data Protection both national and international data flows, and the role of regulatory the balance between safeguarding explores the intersection of technological innovation, preparing
Regulation (GDPR) and other global levels, including the UAE’s National authorities in enforcing data intellectual property and encouraging technology, criminal behavior, and them for careers at the crossroads
standards. Students will analyze case Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, protection standards. Additionally, the digital innovation in the UAE and legal frameworks in the digital age. of technology, law, and policy. This
studies to understand how courts the European Union’s AI Act, and course explores the challenges posed globally. By the end of this course, With cybercrime posing significant course aims to equip students with
and regulatory bodies interpret and initiatives by other governments and by evolving technologies, such as students will have a nuanced challenges worldwide, this course the analytical skills necessary to
apply cybersecurity laws in various organizations. artificial intelligence and blockchain, understanding of the complexities of examines various offenses such as navigate and influence the evolving
jurisdictions, including the UAE. Through case studies, discussions, and their impact on data privacy. intellectual property in today’s digital hacking, identity theft, online fraud, legal landscape of emerging
The course will also address the and critical analysis, students will Students will gain insights into best environment, equipping them to and cyberbullying, alongside the legal technologies.
ethical considerations surrounding investigate real-world applications practices for ensuring data protection navigate legal and ethical challenges mechanisms designed to address
cybersecurity practices and the of AI in sectors such as healthcare, in a way that balances innovation in a rapidly transforming world. these threats. Students will analyze CLA508 - Practical Training in
responsibilities of organizations in finance, autonomous systems, with regulatory compliance. By the regional and international approaches Cyberlaw and AI
safeguarding sensitive information. and smart cities, assessing the end of the course, students will to combating cybercrime, with a
Through discussions on emerging effectiveness of current regulations develop a nuanced understanding CLA505 - Ethics in Artificial particular focus on the UAE’s evolving Credit Hours: 3
technologies, evolving cyber threats, and identifying gaps. The course of data privacy and protection Intelligence legal and regulatory landscape. Pre-requisite: All prior courses
and the cross-border nature of cyber will also explore the UAE’s unique laws, equipping them to navigate Discussions will explore cybersecurity
operations, students will develop a governance models, emphasizing the regulatory environments in the UAE Credit Hours: 3 legislation, law enforcement practices,
nuanced understanding of the legal balance between fostering innovation and internationally while addressing Pre-requisite: CLA502 and international cooperation, while This course offers an immersive
and regulatory landscape governing and safeguarding public interest. contemporary challenges in an highlighting the ethical implications exploration into the intersection of
cybersecurity. This knowledge interconnected world. of digital privacy, surveillance, and cyberlaw and artificial intelligence,
will enable them to navigate the By the end of the course, students This course explores the critical the use of digital evidence in criminal equipping students with practical
complexities of cybersecurity law will be equipped with a nuanced CLS504 - Intellectual Property in ethical considerations surrounding investigations. Through case studies skills to navigate the UAE’s legal
in both regional and international understanding of the interplay the Digital Age the development and deployment and interactive sessions, students will landscape shaped by rapidly evolving
contexts. Designed for individuals between technology, policy, and of artificial intelligence technologies. gain a comprehensive understanding technologies. Through a combination
seeking careers in cybersecurity, society, preparing them to contribute Credit Hours: 3 As AI continues to influence of the challenges faced by legal and of lectures, case studies, and hands-
law, policy-making, or related fields, to the development of AI regulation various aspects of society, it raises law enforcement professionals in on activities, students will gain a
this course equips students with the and governance in the UAE and Pre-requisite: CLA501 profound questions about morality, tackling cybercrime. comprehensive understanding
skills and knowledge to address legal beyond. accountability, and the impact on of the legal principles governing
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