Introduction

Scope of the module:

The module will cover innovative data privacy frameworks deployed in national legislations around the globe, such as data sandboxes, data trusts, privacy seals, and certification schemes. It will also give an overview of alternative data governance mechanisms that are not mainstream yet, but have the potential to democratize data sharing processes, such as data trusts, data cooperatives, data commons, data collaboratives and data marketplaces. The module examines case law on privacy in the digital environment and legitimate restrictions on the right to privacy through data protection, cybersecurity, cybercrime, and digital surveillance or ICT laws and policies.

Objectives of the module:

After the completion of this module, the training participants will be able to: 

• Define and understand the legitimate restrictions on the right to privacy through data protection, cybersecurity, cybercrime, and digital surveillance or ICT laws and policies.
• Define and comprehend innovative data privacy frameworks deployed in national legislations around the globe.
• Get acquainted with key legal areas related to data privacy protection, and case law on privacy in the digital environment in the Philippines.