15003 - Privacy, Surveillance, and Digital Society Modulübersicht

Module Number: 15003
Module Title:Privacy, Surveillance, and Digital Society
  Privatsphäre, Überwachung und digitale Gesellschaft
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Langendörfer, Peter
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

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.

Contents:
  • Fundamentals of privacy and surveillance in the digital society
  • Analysis of surveillance concepts presented in George Orwell’s 1984 and their relation to modern digital systems
  • Current technological developments in the context of digital surveillance (e.g., data collection, tracking, profiling, algorithmic decision-making)
  • Technical mechanisms for privacy protection, including encryption, anonymization, and privacy-by-design approaches
  • Societal and legal frameworks of data protection and privacy
  • Critical analysis of selected examples of digital surveillance in governmental and commercial contexts
  • Evaluation of opportunities and risks of digital technologies for individuals and society
  • Methodical engagement with scientific literature as well as structured discussion and presentation of results
  • Interdisciplinary consideration of technical, societal, and ethical aspects of digital surveillance
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Research paper/essay / 60 Hours
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:

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

Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Presentation, 20 minutes (40%)
  • Written report, 15-20 pages (40%)
  • Active participation in seminar course (20%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:15
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 This module has been approved for the general studies.
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • Seminar Privacy, Surveillance, and Digital Society
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment