With the rapid advancement of Internet technology and the rise of large-scale technological platforms such as Facebook, Weibo, Twitter, Whatsapp, WeChat, Spotify, Uber, Dropshipping and Airbnb, the mode of interpersonal communication on a global scale has experienced unprecedented changes. These innovations have not only greatly enriched people's communication methods and broadened the channels of information access, but also brought many challenges and opportunities to the established legal system. In the face of this series of legal and ethical dilemmas arising from technological advances, courts, policymakers and law enforcement officials around the world are actively seeking solutions in order to promote the healthy development of technology while maintaining social order.

This course aims to explore in depth the far-reaching impact of the Internet on law and ethics in different dimensions and a wide range of areas, covering core topics such as the protection and infringement of intellectual property rights, the exploration of the boundaries of cyber morality and ethics, the safeguarding of personal privacy, and the protection of consumers' rights and interests in online transactions. In addition, the course will analyze the latest legal practices and theoretical explorations of platform regulation and sharing economy regulation in China, the United States, Europe and other regions from the perspective of comparative law, providing students with an international perspective and cutting-edge academic dynamics. This course is especially suitable for students who are interested in Internet law, intellectual property law, e-commerce law and related fields, and who are eager to gain an in-depth understanding of and devote themselves to future legal practice.

Relevant SDGs:  Goal 9

PI:

• Zhang Chenguo(张陈果), Professor, Koguan School of Law, zhangcg25@gmail.com

Collaborators:

• Jyh-An Lee, Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, jalee@cuhk.edu.hk

Knowledge Level:

1. Mastering core concepts and theories: students should have an in-depth understanding of the foundational concepts and core theoretical framework of Internet law and ethics, including but not limited to the basic principles of cyberlaw, the legal boundaries of data protection and privacy, and the applicability of intellectual property rights in cyberspace.
2. Familiarity with cutting-edge issues and cases: students are required to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of Internet law and ethics, familiarize themselves with typical case studies at home and abroad, and understand how technological innovation affects the practice of law and how law adapts to and regulates technological development.

Ability Level:

1. Interdisciplinary research ability
2. Academic cooperation and reporting ability
3. Academic writing ability

Quality level:

1. International vision and cross-cultural communication
2. Sense of ethical responsibility

Case Study & Group Report

1. Class discussion: 20 points
2. Course project: 80 points

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Zhang Chenguo: zhangcg25@gmail.com