Information Package / Course Catalogue
Information Technology Law
Course Code: RYZ116
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the legal dimension of transactions made using information technologies, to explain crimes committed through information technologies and legal responsibilities in this area. It is aimed to provide students with basic legal knowledge against rights violations and disputes that may arise in digital environments.

Course Content

This course covers legal regulations and practices related to information technologies. Basic topics such as internet law, cybercrimes, electronic evidence, personal data protection, electronic contracts and digital identity are examined. Legal frameworks related to information technologies are evaluated in the context of criminal law, private law and administrative law. In addition, international regulations are also included in addition to national legislation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Mehmet DUYAR
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.Information Technology Law, Metin TURAN, Seçkin Publications, 2025
2.Robots, Artificial Intelligence and Law, Çağlar ERSOY, Oniki Levha Publications, 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 - Theoretical
Electronic Contracts and Digital Signatures
Week 11 - Theoretical
E-Commerce and Online Banking
Week 12 - Theoretical
Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet
Week 13 - Theoretical
Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Law
Week 14 - Theoretical
International Regulations and Current Developments
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading70214
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
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
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026