Understanding the legal side of open data
Are you looking to understand how legislation and regulations can impact the publication and reuse of open data? This course is for you! Our e-learning modules will introduce the different types of open data licenses and provide information and the tools needed to select the right one. Through the webinars and reading materials, you can gain a deeper understanding of the current legal challenges on the use and distribution of open data through existing and upcoming legislation, on topics such as intellectual property or data protection. Join us and let’s explore the full potential of open data!
About this course
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Content:
- 4 lessons
- Thème
- LegalPolicy
- Format:
- Webinar, Reading, E-learning, Tools, Videos
- Audience:
- Data providers, Academia, Public sector, Private sector
Lessons in this course
Through webinars and reading materials, you'll explore the creative possibilities and innovation that can be achieved with open data. Moreover, we'll show you how European Data Portal can support the use of open data for various purposes.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our lives – it is not science fiction. From using a virtual personal assistant to organise our working day, to travelling in a self-driving vehicle, to our phones suggesting songs or restaurants that we might like, AI is a reality. The way we approach AI will define the world we live in.
This lesson aims to shed light on how artificial intelligence can bring opportunities to our lives, and covers topics ranging from who owns the rights to AI-generated work to the laws that govern it. It explores the link between artificial intelligence and fundamental rights, such as data protection and privacy. Lastly, it provides insights into the AI Act legislation and its impact on the open data ecosystem.
What are the risks, legal concerns, and constraints surrounding ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) usage? Which opportunities does AI create for citizens and businesses? How is the EU regulating AI? This lesson is your key to shed light on how artificial intelligence is shaping the current open data ecosystems. Through webinars and reading materials, you’ll gain insights into how Artificial Intelligence is changing the data landscape, how the EU aims to regulate AIs, and what it means for you. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the knowledge and tools needed to understand the AI Act.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Content:
- Reading, Videos
- Thème
- LegalPolicy
When we talk about ‘open data’, we mean legal openness, so everybody can access, reuse and distribute it. This lesson is a first introduction to open data licensing, and what it means in practice. Through e-learnings, videos, readings, and the licensing tool, you’ll be able to differentiate between the different licenses, build a machine-readable open license that can be applied to all online content, and use the the European data portal licensing tool. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to select the right open data license for your dataset.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Content:
- E-learning, Reading, Videos, Tools
- Thème
- PolicyLegalImpact
Data protection is an essential element to consider before opening your data. Dive into the European data protection landscape and break down the legal basics around open data and data sharing. This lesson delves into open data and privacy, the importance of data governance, and explores the impact current and upcoming legislation, such as the General Data Protection Act, has on the data ecosystem and exchange of data.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Content:
- Reading, Videos
- Thème
- Policy
Ready to learn more about the legal challenges on the publication and reuse of open data? This lesson is your key to understanding the current state of intellectual property law and competition law in Europe. Through webinars and reading materials, you’ll gain insights into the shift from traditional intellectual property licensing to more modern subscription-based models and recognise the impact of competition law on licensing agreements. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to combine datasets within a single project or for your service.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Content:
- Reading, Videos
- Thème
- PolicyLegal