Leslie Reis teaches these courses through The  John  Marshall Law   School  Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law’s LLM and MS degree programs: 

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IT 801 - Information Law & Policy.  We live in the information age - a time in human history that is characterized by the ability of individuals to transfer information freely and have instant access to knowledge that was difficult or impossible to obtain previously. How we think, act and work are being shaped by our increasing reliance on information. This seminar explores how we are adapting to living in the information age focusing on "information privacy."  Students examine a wide range of legal, commercial and ethical issues surrounding the collection, use and dissemination of information about individuals by others (including the government). Discussion topics include consumer privacy, protection of personal health and financial information, right of access to information, the free flow and use of information, the value of personal information, commercial uses of personal information such as data mining and other marketing techniques, and the roles of government and the private sector in protecting informational privacy.

IT 800 - Substantive Law Overview and IT 805 - Introduction to Legal Analysis.  These two classes are taught in a combined format that introduces non-legally trained students to the workings of the legal system, legal methods (including research and legal writing techniques) and the process of legal education.  In addition, they will familiarize students with the basic substantive areas of law.  These courses are designed to give MS students the tools to effectively participate in other classes within the IT and Privacy Law degree programs.

IT 821 - Health Information Privacy.  This course provides an overview of health information privacy law and policy with special emphasis on the privacy and related security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and implementing rules.  Applicable federal and state laws as well as other regulatory mechanisms affecting health information privacy will be addressed. In addition, students will examine the privacy implications of emerging technologies and practices (such as the advancements in electronic health records). This paper course is offered as a traditional "live" course and an online course.

IT 841 - Free Speech in Cyberspace.  This course examines a variety of First Amendment issues as applied to the Internet and new media technologies through discussions, hypotheticals, student presentations and perhaps a guest lecture or two. Specific topics and materials will be based on current events and may be adjusted according to students' experience with and interests in First Amendment law, privacy, IT and IP.

IT 845 - Privacy Rights. This seminar considers the historical foundation and current status of privacy rights in the U.S., in the areas of tort and constitutional law. In the former, the subjects of intrusion into seclusion and publication of private fact are given special emphasis; the relationship between commercial appropriation of name and the new tort, "right of publicity," is also examined, as is the relation between the false light privacy tort and defamation. In the constitutional arena, attention is given to personal autonomy in such matters as procreation, abortion, and choice regarding medical treatment and "death with dignity"; and personal and sexual associations and lifestyle. This is a paper course.

IT 880 & IT 881 - Current Topics in Information Technology and Privacy Law. The Current Topics seminar focuses on a specific area of information technology or privacy law.  Topics vary from semester to semester and are based on emerging problems, current controversies, technological developments and other emerging issues affecting law, policy and business.