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Data Processing and Protection (Special Course)

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:7.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:08
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_501LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:LawTarget Audience:Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Inga Šamarova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)12Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures24
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic computer skills, basic knowledge of legal theory and personal data processing.
Objective:
To introduce the students in depth to the application of regulatory acts regulating data processing in police work. Provide knowledge in the field of data protection, especially when conducting pre-trial investigations and operational activities. Promote students' understanding of the structure of information systems and databases, their operating principles and requirements in the field of data protection. To develop and strengthen the knowledge and skills of each student in the selection, acquisition, processing and storage of information.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Legal regulation of information systems. Personal data processing conditions and legal regulationLectures3.00auditorium
2State information systems, their registration and maintenance procedure. Responsibilities of the system owner and manager in the field of data processingLectures2.00auditorium
3Procedure for requesting, processing and storing data to be storedLectures2.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Databases and information systems used in police work.Lectures3.00auditorium
5Data processing and selection criteria, data structuring and use. Legislation.Lectures2.00auditorium
6Databases and information systems used in the work of the police service.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Legal regulation of information systems. Personal data processing conditions and legal regulationLectures1.00auditorium
2State information systems, their registration and maintenance procedure. Responsibilities of the system owner and manager in the field of data processingLectures0.50auditorium
3Procedure for requesting, processing and storing data to be storedLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Databases and information systems used in police work.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Data processing and selection criteria, data structuring and use. Legislation.Lectures0.50auditorium
6Databases and information systems used in the work of the police service.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
According to the assigned independent task, the necessary information systems are identified, the need for data processing is justified and the data categories necessary for the task are selected.
Assessment Criteria:
Successfully completed tests make up 50% of the exam grade, participation in independent work 30% and attendance at lectures 20%. Overall 100%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:After completing the course, they will be familiar with the acts regulating data processing. Will be able to determine the required amount of data to be processed. Will be able to justify the need for data processing.
Skills:Students will be able to identify and select the necessary data sources and data. Will be able to structure and visualize data.
Competencies:By justifying the need for data processing, you will be able to select and use the data necessary for work. The processed data is used in accordance with the purpose of data processing and stored in a certain amount and term.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Fizisko personu datu apstrādes likums
2Informācijas tehnoloģiju drošības likums
3Elektronisko sakaru likums
4Par fizisko personas datu apstrādi kriminālprocesā un administratīvā pārkāpuma procesā
5Eiropas Parlamenta un Padomes 2016.gada 27.aprīļa direktīvas (ES) 2016/680 par fizisku personu aizsardzību attiecībā uz personas datu apstrādi, ko veic kompetentās iestādes, lai novērstu, izmeklētu, atklātu noziedzīgus nodarījumus vai sauktu pie atbildības par tiem vai izpildtu kriminālsodus
6Valsts informācijas sistēmu likums