Information Package / Course Catalogue
Information Technology Law
Course Code: KBU106
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine the legal regulations concerning actions and transactions carried out through or on information systems, and to analyze legal disputes and types of crimes emerging from information and communication technologies. The course also aims to evaluate the rights and responsibilities related to digital environments.

Course Content

This course focuses on the legal frameworks and practices associated with information technologies. Key topics include internet law, cybercrimes, electronic evidence, data protection, electronic contracts, and digital identity. Legal intersections with criminal law, private law, and administrative law are also explored. In addition to national regulations, international legal instruments will be addressed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Neslihan BİLİNMEZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts and scope of IT law.
2.Identifies legal regulations related to information technologies and distinguishes their areas of application
3.Analyzes legal disputes within the scope of IT law and applies relevant legal principles.
4.Evaluates cases in areas such as personal data protection, cybercrime, and digital rights from a rights-based perspective.
5.Develops solution-oriented approaches to individual and societal issues related to the digital environment.
6.Relates IT law to other branches of law, including criminal, commercial, obligations, and intellectual property law.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bilişim Hukuku, Metin TURAN, Seçkin Yayınları, 2025.
2.Robotlar, Yapay Zeka ve Hukuk, Çağlar ERSOY, Oniki Levha Yayınları, 2020.
3.Information and Technology Law, Şerafettin EKİCİ, Seçkin Publications, 2024.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Development of the Internet and Key Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Information Technology Law and Its Significance
Week 3 - Theoretical
Information Systems and Digital Rights
Week 4 - Theoretical
Actors in the Internet Environment and Their Legal Responsibilities
Week 5 - Theoretical
IT Legislation in Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Access Blocking and Content Removal Procedures
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cybercrimes and Their Legal Consequences
Week 8 - Theoretical
Forensic Informatics and Electronic Evidence
Week 9 - Theoretical
Protection of Personal Data
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 11 - Theoretical
Electronic Contracts and Digital Signatures
Week 12 - Theoretical
E-Commerce and Online Banking
Week 13 - Theoretical
Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet
Week 14 - Theoretical
Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Law
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment25010
Midterm Examination117017
Final Examination117017
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026