Enhanced computing technology and storage capacity are facilitating an ever increasing appetite for personal information on behalf of businesses and authorities, which ultimately impacts the fundamental right to privacy. The course is dedicated to the policies and regulations of electronic data processing involving personal information and reflect on the latest development towards more privacy pervasive technologies.
Kristina Irion is Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Policy and Research Director, Public Policy, at the Center for Media and Communications Studies (CMCS) at Central European University. Her background combines academic, research, and practical experience about the media and communications sector. She is the academic coordinator of the Media, Information and Communications Policy Stream and delivers a range of courses from this field.