The Law of Data as an Asset

1 credits · Law School

This one-unit course will center on the complex and developing law related to data as an asset. Data has become a raw material of production and key asset for companies ranging from tech startups to life sciences companies and financial institutions. However, the legal framework for protection of data is highly fragmented, complex and comprises a patchwork of federal and state laws and regulations. On one side, retention and use of data presents a complex web of regulatory and compliance risks. On the other side, companies seek to leverage and monetize data through collection, analysis, partnerships and mergers and acquisitions. Companies often protect their own data while at the same time trying to access and use others’ data. This course will explore these complex frameworks and include a mix of substantive case law as well as practical solutions to a rapidly developing area of the law. Pass/Fail. [1]