BAA 625
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Summer
2017
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J. Blanke
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Syllabus
Course: |
BA
625 - Special Topics:
Privacy Law and Policy |
Instructor: |
Jordan M. Blanke |
Office: |
BE225 |
Telephone: |
(678) 547-6313 |
Internet: |
blanke_j@mercer.edu |
Office Hours: |
Wednesday |
4:00
pm - 6:00
pm |
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Mission Statement:
The Stetson School of
Business and Economics of Mercer University delivers
career focused business education to develop entrepreneurial leaders and
responsible global citizens.
Course Description:
This course discusses the history, development and
application of privacy law and policy. It explores the theoretical
basis of privacy and the evolution of privacy as a legal right. It
examines the many applications of privacy today in an electronic
society, as well as its legal, regulatory and ethical aspects.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be
able to:
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describe the legal and historical
underpinnings of the notion of privacy. |
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discuss the development of the right of
privacy. |
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identify the various applications of
privacy in our electronic world today. |
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discuss the legal, ethical and regulatory
ramifications of privacy. |
Prerequisites
BA
604
Textbooks
Consumer Privacy and Data Protection
- Daniel J. Solove and Paul M. Schwartz -
ISBN: 978-1-4548-6154-6
Class Assignments and Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Exam
Privacy Discussion (online)
Case and Article Presentations and Participation
PowerPoint and Presentation
Research Paper and Presentation |
30%
10%
10%
25%
25% |
Grading Structure
90.0 average
86.0
80.0
75.0
65.0 |
A
B+
B
C+
C |
Note from the Professor
The exam will cover the assigned readings, as
well as any additional material covered in class. If you miss a class, it is your
responsibility to find out what you have missed - both material covered and future
assignments. No make-up examinations will be given. If you cannot be present for an
exam or a presentation (for a legitimate reason), let me know beforehand - call me at my office and
tell me, or leave a message on my answering machine. Failure to do so will result in a
grade of zero for that exam
or presentation.
Mercer University Honor Code and Council
See Mercer catalog for detailed description.
Honor Code
Mercer University Atlanta expects each and every student to maintain the
highest principles of academic honesty and integrity. Violations of academic honesty
represent a breach of the University's expectations and will be regarded as a serious
matter.
Violations include, but are not limited to,
plagiarism, cheating, lying, and stealing.
All work on tests must be your own. Any inappropriate copying or
collaboration on any test will result in a grade of
'F' for the course.
Disability Statement
Students requiring accommodations or modifications for a disability
should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or
as soon as possible. The instructor will refer you to the ACCESS and
Accommodation Office to document your disability, determine eligibility
for accommodations under the ADAAA/Section 504 and to request a Faculty
Accommodation Form. Disability accommodations or status will not be
indicated on academic transcripts. In order to receive accommodations
in a class, students with sensory, learning, psychological, physical or
medical disabilities must provide their instructor with a Faculty
Accommodation Form to sign. Students must return the signed form to the
ACCESS Coordinator.
A new form must be requested each semester.
Students with a history of a disability perceived as having a disability
or with a current disability who do not wish to use academic
accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with the ACCESS
and Accommodation Office and request a Faculty Accommodation Form each
semester. For further information, please contact Richard Stilley (stilley_r@mercer.edu),
at (678) 547-6823 or visit the ACCESS and Accommodation Office website
at
http://atlstuaffairs.mercer.edu/disability-services.cfm
Inclement Weather
If severe weather occurs, classes will be
canceled in accordance with the Associate Provost’s decision of
Mercer-Atlanta. Call the Mercer weather phone for information
about class cancellations—(678) 547-6111 (Atlanta) or listen to WSB
750 AM.
Course Reading and Learning Schedule:
(Syllabus subject to change at the discretion of the Professor)
Session |
Date |
Preparation |
Course Contents |
Prep Time |
1 |
May 24 |
Chap. 1
Blanke, Criminal Invasion of Privacy (PDF), pages 443-447
Restatement of
Torts §652A-E
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The Right to Privacy
U.S. Constitution
State Constitutions
Invasion of Privacy Torts
Federal Privacy Laws |
5 hours |
2 |
May 31 |
No
class - we will have an online discussion on Canvas
Richards, Four Privacy Myths |
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3 |
3 |
June 7 |
Chap.
2
Blanke,
"Safe Harbor" and the EU (PDF), pages 6-9
Chap. 4, pages 101-140
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Perspectives on Privacy
Consumer Data Privacy Regulation
Personally Identifiable Information
Tort Law |
5 |
4 |
June 14 |
Chap. 4 (pages 140-183, 189-217, 219-220)
Blanke, Web Privacy and Other Adventures in Never Never Land (PDF),
pages 1-3
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Contract Law
Property Law
FTC Regulation
Statutory Regulation |
5 |
5 |
June 21 |
Peppet, Regulating the Internet of Things
Finch and Tene, Welcome to the
Metropticon
Hiller and Blanke, Resilient Cities and Big Data
Sprague, Welcome to the Machine |
Big Data
The Internet of Things
Smart Cities/Resilient Cities
Predictive Analytics |
5 |
6 |
June 28 |
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Exam |
8 |
7 |
July 5
7:00 pm |
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Privacy Policy
Presentations |
8 |
8 |
Jul 12 |
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Research Paper
Presentations |
8 |
Powerpoints
The Right to Privacy
Jay Z - Magna Carta Holy Grail
Privacy and Outrage
Google Toolbar
ALSB 2015b
Alessandro Acquisti Ted Talk
Privacy
Statement: Purposes, Requirements, and Best Practices - Mike Hintze
GDPR - the new EU General Data
Protection Regulation that will take effect in May 2018 (FYI)
Privacy Policy Projects
AmazonGray
AppleMitchell
AppleNunez
FacebookKante
FacebookLiu
GooglePentoney
GoogleTao
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