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Human Resources Management and Protection of Personal Data

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:10.00
Study Course Accepted:29.05.2024 08:41:49
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_416LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:LawTarget Audience:Juridical Science; Civil and Military Defense
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Agnese Reine
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)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Previously mastered study course “Protection of Personal Data”.
Objective:
To find an opportunity for mastering of in-depth knowledge in processing of personal data at workplaces to be able to ensure legitimate and effective management of personnel, paying special attention from the point of view of the rights of persons involved in data processing (controller, officer, processor). Also, the purpose of the study course includes in-depth learning of human resources management issues in the organization, introducing students to the theoretical aspects of the personnel management process and work analysis, developing of practical skills in working with personnel, as well as deepening knowledge about the structure of the labor market and its characteristics.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
11) Division, concept, types of personal data/classification in professional activity. Interaction of regulatory requirements of labour law and regulatory requirements of data protection. 2) Main concepts and elements of the labor market.Labor force, labor demand and supply concepts in the context of sustainable and smart development. Economic activity of the population, employment and unemployment. Types of economic activity, industries and professions.Lectures2.00auditorium
21) Basic rules and principles of internal regulations of an institution in area of data protection. 2) Human resources and personnel management: the common and the different. Basic principles of personnel policy making in the context of smart development strategy.Lectures2.00auditorium
31) Evaluation of practical legal situations and description of analysis cases in area of data protection. 2) Formation of labor relations in the private and public sector. Labor mobility and the international labor market. Development trends of Latvian regions in terms of employment.Classes2.00auditorium
41) Specifics of law enforcement institutions in work organisation and processing of personal data when performing direct duties. Mutual cooperation between EU countries and outside them in the field of transfer and processing of personal data. 2) Job search strategies. Common and different features of the positions of employer and employee.Lectures2.00auditorium
51) Data transfer case analysis and legal evaluation when getting involved in the analysis of cases existing in practice. 2) The latest methods of personnel planning. Criteria for evaluating the performance of human resources (personnel) management structural units.Classes2.00auditorium
61) Definition of legal foundations for the processing of personal data. Situation modelling during an emergency when processing personal data. A document/-s for processing of internal personal data of an institution has been developed 2) Job analysis (nature of job analysis, job classification and evaluation methods, concept of job description, components, requirements profile).Lectures2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
11) Division, concept, types of personal data/classification in professional activity. Interaction of regulatory requirements of labour law and regulatory requirements of data protection. 2) Main concepts and elements of the labor market.Labor force, labor demand and supply concepts in the context of sustainable and smart development. Economic activity of the population, employment and unemployment. Types of economic activity, industries and professions.Lectures0.50auditorium
21) Basic rules and principles of internal regulations of an institution in area of data protection. 2) Human resources and personnel management: the common and the different. Basic principles of personnel policy making in the context of smart development strategy.Lectures0.50auditorium
31) Evaluation of practical legal situations and description of analysis cases in area of data protection. 2) Formation of labor relations in the private and public sector. Labor mobility and the international labor market. Development trends of Latvian regions in terms of employment.Classes1.00auditorium
41) Specifics of law enforcement institutions in work organisation and processing of personal data when performing direct duties. Mutual cooperation between EU countries and outside them in the field of transfer and processing of personal data. 2) Job search strategies. Common and different features of the positions of employer and employee.Lectures1.00auditorium
51) Data transfer case analysis and legal evaluation when getting involved in the analysis of cases existing in practice. 2) The latest methods of personnel planning. Criteria for evaluating the performance of human resources (personnel) management structural units.Classes1.00auditorium
61) Definition of legal foundations for the processing of personal data. Situation modelling during an emergency when processing personal data. A document/-s for processing of internal personal data of an institution has been developed 2) Job analysis (nature of job analysis, job classification and evaluation methods, concept of job description, components, requirements profile).Lectures1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Performance of seminar works based on prepared cases. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Independent work during classes – 70% (performance of all seminar works is mandatory). Examination (classical multiple choice tests) – 30%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knows basic principles of processing of personal data and requirements for legitimate processing of personal data, when performing direct job duties within the scope of own authorisations. Finds one’s way in human resources management theories.
Skills:Able to propose solutions in different practical cases related to the specifics of processing of personal data. Able to create a human resources policy observing the requirements for the processing of personal data.
Competencies:Analyses and practically uses the knowledge obtained in the field of management of personal data and human resources in professional activity. Analyses and presents justified solutions.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Svika N. Cilvēcīga vadība... jo darbinieki ir cilvēki, nevis resursi. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 2023.
2Adizess K. I. Prasmīga pārmaiņu vadība. Ievads organizāciju terapijā. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, Rīga, 2018.
3Personāla atlases vadlīnijas 2020. R.: Valsts kanceleja, 2020.
4Red. Dr. habil. oec. B. Rivža. Zināšanu ekonomika Latvijas lauku un reģionu dzīvotspējai. Jelgava, 2018.
5Datu valsts inspekcijas lēmums par korektīvā līdzekļa piemērošanu (Darbinieku datu apstrāde)/2023
6Guidelines 05/2020 on consent under Regulation 2016/679
7A. Reine. Ensuring Protection of Personal Data in Time of Remote Work during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 2020.
8MacRae, Ian. High potential: how to spot, manage and develop talented people at work. 2nd edition. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2018.
9Employment in the Age Group 50+ in the Baltic States and its Changes in Response to Covid-19. 2021. Olga Rajevska Dr. sc. admin.; Agnese Reine Mag.iur. and Diana Baltmane B.A.
10Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
11Guidelines 05/2020 on consent under Regulation 2016/679
12A. Reine. Ensuring Protection of Personal Data in Time of Remote Work during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 2020.
13MacRae, Ian. High potential: how to spot, manage and develop talented people at work. 2nd edition. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2018.
14Employment in the Age Group 50+ in the Baltic States and its Changes in Response to Covid-19. 2021. Olga Rajevska Dr. sc. admin.; Agnese Reine Mag.iur. and Diana Baltmane B.A.
Additional Reading
1Valsts un pašvaldību institūciju amatpersonu un darbinieku atlīdzības likums
2Valsts civildienesta ierēdņu disciplināratbildības likums
3Eiropas Parlamenta un Padomes 2016. gada 27. aprīļa Regulas (ES) 2016/679 par fizisku personu aizsardzību attiecībā uz personas datu apstrādi un šādu datu brīvu apriti un ar ko atceļ Direktīvu 95/46/EK.
4Valsts civildienesta ierēdņu disciplināratbildības likums
5Darba likums
6Fizisko personu datu apstrādes likums
7Likums “Par fizisko personas datu apstrādi kriminālprocesā un administratīvā pārkāpuma procesā”
8Ministru kabineta 2020.gada 6.oktobra noteikumi Nr.620 “Datu aizsadzības speciālista kvalifikācijas noteikumi”
9Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
10The Law on the Processing of Personal Data
11Law On Disciplinary Liability of State Civil Servants
12Labour Law
13Personal Data Processing Law
14Law on Remuneration of Officials and Employees of State and Local Government Authorities
15On Processing of Personal Data in the Criminal Proceedings and Administrative Offence Proceedings
Other Information Sources
1Tiek iekļauti uzsākot studiju kursu īstenošanu par aktuālajiem tiesu spriedumiem un skaidrojumi.
2Latvijas darba tirgus prognozes līdz 2040. gadam