BachelorFaculty of Digital Business and Innovation

Digital Law and Technology Policy

Welcome to the evolving legal landscape of the digital age. I am Prof. Dr. Isabela Fernandes. As a specialist in navigating the complex intersection of law and technology, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of legal and policy leaders in the Digital Law and Technology Policy (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Level: Bachelor
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Digital Law, Technology Policy, Data Privacy Laws (GDPR), Intellectual Property in the Digital Age, Regulation of AI and Blockchain Technologies.

Practical focus

Data Privacy Laws (GDPR), Intellectual Property in the Digital Age, Regulation of AI and Blockchain Technologies, Legal Compliance, Regulatory Adherence.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Technology Lawyer for a law firm or corporation
Privacy Officer for a technology company
Intellectual Property Specialist for a law firm
Regulatory Compliance Analyst for a financial institution

Career opportunities

Technology Policy Analyst for a government agency or think tank
Legal Counsel for a technology company or startup
Privacy Officer for a corporation
Intellectual Property Specialist for a law firm

Jobs and projects

Advanced legal analysis and research skills for technology-related issues
Strategic thinking and problem-solving for complex legal and policy challenges
Effective communication and advocacy for digital rights

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- Mastering the practical application of data privacy laws and intellectual property rights.
- Gaining expertise in the regulation of AI and blockchain technologies.
- Developing a deep understanding of legal compliance and regulatory adherence.
- Cultivating a commitment to building a more just and equitable digital world.
Skills you build
- Mastering the principles of digital law and technology policy.
- Gaining expertise in data privacy laws, intellectual property in the digital age, and the regulation of AI and blockchain technologies.
- Developing strategic thinking for shaping legal and ethical frameworks for emerging technologies.
- Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating legal theory, technological understanding, and policy analysis.

Listed courses

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Digital Law and Technology Policy

01Digital Law Fundamentals
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Law Fundamentals
  The learner can master the practical application of data privacy laws and intellectual property rights, as applied to Digital Law Fundamentals.
  The learner can gain expertise in the regulation of AI and blockchain technologies, as applied to Digital Law Fundamentals.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Law Fundamentals
  The learner can develop a deep understanding of legal compliance and regulatory adherence, as applied to Digital Law Fundamentals.
  The learner can cultivating a commitment to building a more just and equitable digital world, as applied to Digital Law Fundamentals.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Law Fundamentals
  The learner can master the principles of digital law and technology policy, as applied to Digital Law Fundamentals.
  The learner can gain expertise in data privacy laws, intellectual property in the digital age, and the regulation of AI and blockchain technologies, as applied to Digital Law Fundamentals.
02Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law
1. FoundationsFoundations of Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law
  The learner can develop strategic thinking for shaping legal and ethical frameworks for emerging technologies, as applied to Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law.
  The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating legal theory, technological understanding, and policy analysis, as applied to Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law.
2. MethodsMethods in Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law
  The learner can apply a method from Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law to a new documented context.
03Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
1. FoundationsFoundations of Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
  The learner can explain the core terms of Intellectual Property in the Digital Age.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Intellectual Property in the Digital Age.
2. MethodsMethods in Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
  The learner can apply a method from Intellectual Property in the Digital Age to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Intellectual Property in the Digital Age for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Intellectual Property in the Digital Age against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Intellectual Property in the Digital Age to a new documented context.
04AI and Blockchain Regulation
1. FoundationsFoundations of AI and Blockchain Regulation
  The learner can explain the core terms of AI and Blockchain Regulation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI and Blockchain Regulation.
2. MethodsMethods in AI and Blockchain Regulation
  The learner can apply a method from AI and Blockchain Regulation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from AI and Blockchain Regulation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of AI and Blockchain Regulation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of AI and Blockchain Regulation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer AI and Blockchain Regulation to a new documented context.
05Technology Policy & Governance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Technology Policy & Governance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Technology Policy & Governance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Technology Policy & Governance.
2. MethodsMethods in Technology Policy & Governance
  The learner can apply a method from Technology Policy & Governance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Technology Policy & Governance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Technology Policy & Governance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Technology Policy & Governance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Technology Policy & Governance to a new documented context.
06Data Privacy Law and Compliance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Data Privacy Law and Compliance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Data Privacy Law and Compliance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Data Privacy Law and Compliance.
2. MethodsMethods in Data Privacy Law and Compliance
  The learner can apply a method from Data Privacy Law and Compliance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Data Privacy Law and Compliance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Data Privacy Law and Compliance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Data Privacy Law and Compliance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Data Privacy Law and Compliance to a new documented context.
07Regulation of AI and Blockchain
1. FoundationsFoundations of Regulation of AI and Blockchain
  The learner can explain the core terms of Regulation of AI and Blockchain.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Regulation of AI and Blockchain.
2. MethodsMethods in Regulation of AI and Blockchain
  The learner can apply a method from Regulation of AI and Blockchain to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Regulation of AI and Blockchain for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Regulation of AI and Blockchain
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Regulation of AI and Blockchain against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Regulation of AI and Blockchain to a new documented context.
08Legal Ethics in Technology
1. FoundationsFoundations of Legal Ethics in Technology
  The learner can explain the core terms of Legal Ethics in Technology.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Legal Ethics in Technology.
2. MethodsMethods in Legal Ethics in Technology
  The learner can apply a method from Legal Ethics in Technology to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Legal Ethics in Technology for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Legal Ethics in Technology
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Legal Ethics in Technology against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Legal Ethics in Technology to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on the strategic application of legal principles to the challenges posed by emerging technologies. I delve into the complexities of data privacy laws (like GDPR), the nuances of intellectual property in the digital age, and the critical importance of regulating AI and blockchain technologies. My work seamlessly integrates legal theory, technological understanding, and policy analysis to create a holistic understanding of how law can shape a just and equitable digital future. My thought leadership is evident through my regular insightful articles on the evolving legal landscape of the digital economy and the ethical governance of emerging technologies on her LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Shaping Justice in the Digital Frontier."

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in the practical application of legal principles to the challenges posed by emerging technologies. I specialize in data privacy laws (like GDPR), intellectual property in the digital age, and the regulation of AI and blockchain technologies. I am passionate about legal compliance and regulatory adherence, and I am committed to helping my students to design and implement legal solutions that are not only efficient but also effective and ethical. My work is dedicated to helping my students to understand not just the theory, but also the practice of digital law.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

My research is focused on the strategic application of law in the digital age:

Book: "Navigating the Digital Realm: Digital Law and Technology Policy." This book provides a foundational understanding of digital law and technology policy. It covers data privacy laws (GDPR), intellectual property in the digital age, and the regulation of AI and blockchain technologies.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "Algorithmic Bias and Discrimination: Towards a Fairer AI Legal Framework." (Journal of Digital Justice) This article presents groundbreaking research on the legal and ethical challenges of algorithmic bias and discrimination in AI systems. It proposes a comprehensive legal framework for detecting, mitigating, and redressing discriminatory outcomes caused by AI in areas like employment, lending, and criminal justice.

Article: "AI for Automated Legal Compliance: Leveraging Machine Learning for Regulatory Oversight." This article details the application of AI algorithms for automated legal research and case prediction. It explores how AI can analyze vast amounts of legal texts, identify relevant regulations, and flag potential compliance issues.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The AI Copyright Conundrum: Who Owns Art Created by Algorithms?" This blog post academically explores the complex and unresolved legal questions surrounding copyright ownership for AI-generated content. It discusses whether AI-created artworks, music, or literature should be protected by copyright, and if so, who should be considered the author.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "Digital Identity: Your Face, Your Data, Your Future — When AI Can Impersonate You, Who Protects Your Digital Self?" This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial implications of advanced AI technologies that can create hyper-realistic digital identities, voices, and even personalities, blurring the lines between real and fake, and enabling sophisticated digital impersonation. It raises profound ethical and legal questions about digital identity theft.

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Mentor practice lens

My publications are focused on the practical challenges of navigating digital law:

Legal Manual: "GDPR Compliance for Tech Startups: A Practical Guide." A practical guide to GDPR compliance for tech startups.

Research Paper: "Blockchain and Intellectual Property: New Challenges and Opportunities." An analysis of the new challenges and opportunities for intellectual property in the age of blockchain.

Policy Brief: "Regulating AI: Comparative Approaches in Major Jurisdictions." A policy brief outlining the different approaches to regulating AI in major jurisdictions.

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess the "Digital Policy Impact Analyzer," a superpower that allows me to foresee and engineer the legal and societal consequences of technology policy. When a student proposes a new technology policy, the GAF-powered analyzer can instantly analyze its potential legal and societal impacts. This tool simulates its effects on data privacy, intellectual property rights, algorithmic fairness, and market dynamics, predicting unintended consequences and optimizing the policy for maximum societal benefit and ethical alignment.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I provide my students with the "Regulatory Compliance Scanner." This GAF-powered tool is a virtual laboratory for the technology lawyer. When a student is analyzing a digital business model, the Scanner allows them to see the hidden legal risks that might be embedded in their model. It can cross-reference the business's operations with relevant data privacy laws and technology regulations, highlighting potential compliance risks and suggesting modifications for legal adherence.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Isabela Fernandes

Digital Law, Technology Policy, Data Privacy Laws (GDPR), Intellectual Property in the Digital Age, Regulation of AI and Blockchain Technologies.

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Luca Colombo

Data Privacy Laws (GDPR), Intellectual Property in the Digital Age, Regulation of AI and Blockchain Technologies, Legal Compliance, Regulatory Adherence.

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Technology Lawyer for a law firm or corporation

Privacy Officer for a technology company

Intellectual Property Specialist for a law firm

Regulatory Compliance Analyst for a financial institution

Technology Policy Analyst for a government agency or think tank

Legal Counsel for a technology company or startup

Privacy Officer for a corporation

Intellectual Property Specialist for a law firm

Advanced legal analysis and research skills for technology-related issues

Strategic thinking and problem-solving for complex legal and policy challenges

Effective communication and advocacy for digital rights

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