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We will examine, through cases, problems, discussions and readings, issues of ethics and social responsibility that arise in real life contexts and decide what principles to apply to ethical problems. Lawyers have a special responsibility in both the public and private sectors to ensure ethical behavior and to establish systems for preventing unethical behavior. Issues of concern to lawyers will be integrated into each class discussion. Particular focus will be given to the nexus between law and ethics. Another part of the course will be devoted to a study of professional values and responsibility and legal ethics. Running throughout the course is the theme of the lawyer as ethical gatekeeper.

This course will introduce students to the development of information privacy law in the United States. It will focus on legal regulations limiting government access to private information as well as laws regulating the ability of third parties to access such information. It will conclude with an introduction to the privacy regulatory regime imposed by the Federal Trade Commission and European Union regulators.