Understand the evolving legal and ethical landscape surrounding data, software, and AI. This module provides a comprehensive overview of European regulations affecting data management and reuse, including the Data Act, AI Act, and Digital Markets Act. It also introduces participants to data licensing models and legal considerations when working with sensitive, personal, or proprietary data.
Key Topics
- The EU Data Act, AI Act, Digital Services and Markets Acts
- Data protection regulations (GDPR, ethical compliance)
- Data licensing: Creative Commons, Open Data Commons, software licenses
- Legal aspects of data reuse and sharing
- Intellectual property rights and copyright in data and software
- AI transparency and accountability principles
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the core provisions and implications of the EU Data Act, AI Act, and Digital Markets Act for research and data management
- Identify legal obligations and ethical considerations when working with personal or sensitive data (e.g., under GDPR)
- Apply appropriate data and software licenses to ensure compliance and promote reuse
- Evaluate the legal risks and responsibilities related to data sharing, AI model deployment, and cross-border data flows
