Privatsphäre, Überwachung und digitale Gesellschaft

Upon successful completion of the module, students have a fundamental understanding of current privacy challenges in modern digital systems. They are able to explain key concepts and mechanisms for privacy protection and place them in the context of contemporary technological developments. Furthermore, they can critically relate the surveillance scenarios described in George Orwell’s 1984 to today’s digital infrastructures and reflect on their societal implications. Students can analyze and compare technical and societal approaches to privacy protection and evaluate their effectiveness. In addition, they have developed the ability to discuss opportunities and risks of digital surveillance in a differentiated manner and to formulate and justify their own arguments.

• Presentation, 20 minutes (40%)
• Written report, 15-20 pages (40%)
• Active participation in seminar course (20%)

Orwell, G. (1949). 1984 . Secker & Warburg

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