„Legal, regulatory and technical aspects
of Cloud Computing
in international data transfers”

Course Description

The subject matter if this web seminar refers to international data transfers whereby cloud computing solutions will be applied. In relation to the subject matter various types of data will be discussed, including personal, which will be analysed in the context of different regulations. The web seminar will include technical aspects of application of various types of the cloud computing and its impact on the application of the legal framework. The seminar will also address different roles of cloud actors and its obligations under relevant regulations. In addition, the seminar will discuss liability issues for providing cloud services in an international dimension. At the outset of the seminar a knowledge test will be conducted. The seminar will include regulatory aspects of the use of cloud computing, including regulatory control issues.

Target Population

The target group of this workshop include representatives of regulatory bodies, dealing with clould computing matters, telecommunications issues, consumer protection issues, cyber security issues, data protection issues.

Expected Outcomes

At the end of the training, the participant should have gained an understanding
of the key aspects of:

• The concept of „cloud computing”
• The relevant legal framework relating to cloud computing
• Meaning of standardization in the context of securing cloud services
• Risk-based analysis of the application of cloud computing
• Description of participants to cloud contracts and its role in relation to personal data transfers outside the EU
• Adequate level of personal data protection
• The role of regulatory authorities in supervising the transfer of personal data by means of cloud services
• Modelling self-regulation of cloud services
• Methods of cloud audits
• Applications of Binding Corporate Rules to international data transfers based on cloud services

Course Content

Lecture 1. Description of “cloud computing” in light of its technical characteristics and common definitions

Lecture 2. Identification of the relevant legal framework relating to cloud computing in the context of international data transfers

Lecture 3. Meaning of standardization in the context of securing cloud services on international level

Lecture 4. Risk-based analysis of the application of cloud computing in international data transfers – case studies

Lecture 5. Description of participants to cloud contracts and its role in relation to personal data transfers outside the EU

Lecture 6. Legal, regulatory and practical aspects in determining the “adequate level of personal data protection” of the recipient of personal data

Lecture 7. The role of regulatory authorities in supervising the transfer of personal data by means of cloud services – co-operation including joint inspections of EU and non-EU supervising authorities

Lecture 8. Modelling self-regulation of cloud services – discussing existing and future requirements of cloud providers and cloud clients

Lecture 9. Methods of cloud audits – the aim, scope, procedure and results

Lecture 10. Legal and practical aspects of the applications of Binding Corporate Rules to international data transfers based on cloud services

Trainer

Course Date (Duration)

13 – 20 June 2022 (8 days)

Participation fees

150 USD

Delivery Method

E-Learning Course. The course methodology will be as follows:

• Each day from 13 to 17 June 2022  there will be made available two recorded video lectures, which are recorded in the face-to-face ITU Centre of Excellence workshop organised by National Institute of Telecommunications in Poland. In total there are 10 video lectures during the course.
• Discussion forum will be organized based on discussion topics given on a daily basis, where students are highly encouraged to participate and interact with instructors and other students.
• Quiz test will be assigned on the last day of the course, 20 June 2022.
• All announcements for all events (lectures, quiz and forum) will be given in a timely manner (prior to the event) by the course tutor.

Evaluation

At the end of the course participants will take part in a written test checking the level of knowledge gained during the training.

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