Openness & Secrecy

ppt Openess & Secrecy - Part 1a
ppt Openess & Secrecy - Part 1b

Dear Students,

In preparation for the lecture on Thursday, please read the following article which will be discussed in class: 

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/10/twitter-blocks-neo-nazi-twitter-account-in-germany/263823/

Best wishes,
Christine Kirchberger

The lectures focus on the legal framework of open and secret data, both from the perspective as a publisher of data as well as the view of users of data. Relating to other blocks on patents, copyright and privacy, the lectures deal with access to public information, freedom of expression (freedom of speech) and trade secrets.