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6.805 / 6.806 / STS.085 Ethics and the Law on the Electronic Frontier, Fall 2005

Internet regulation has its origin in the U.S. Constitution.
The regulation of the Internet has its origin in the U.S. Constitution. Technology continues to shape policies governing the use of the electronic frontier. (Image by MIT OCW.)

课程重点

This course features weekly lecture notes and assignments. In addition, an extensive list of readings and resources devoted to the issues discussed in this course are available in the readings section.

课程描述

This course considers the interaction between law, policy, and technology as they relate to the evolving controversies over control of the Internet. In addition, there will be an in-depth treatment of privacy and the notion of "transparency" -- regulations and technologies that govern the use of information, as well as access to information. Topics explored will include:
  • Legal Background for Regulation of the Internet
  • Fourth Amendment Law and Electronic Surveillance
  • Profiling, Data Mining, and the U.S. PATRIOT Act
  • Technologies for Anonymity and Transparency
  • The Policy-Aware Web

师资

讲师:
Prof. Harold Abelson
Prof. Michael M. Fischer
Prof. Daniel Weitzner

上课时数

教师授课:
每周1节
每节3小时

程度

大学部

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