Cloud Computing Law: Transactions
Have you ever wondered what’s in the small print of cloud contracts? Or who owns the information you upload to the cloud? And who can access and control it? If so, then this course is for you! You’ll learn to identify the legal risks involved in cloud computing transactions - and to suggest possible solutions. To understand how cloud computing works, we’ll first describe different kinds of cloud services and explain how they differ from in-house IT in terms of control, access, and cybersecurity.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 19 hours
- Course by Queen Mary University of London
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Have you ever wondered what’s in the small print of cloud contracts? Or who owns the information you upload to the cloud? And who can access and control it? If so, then this course is for you! You’ll learn to identify the legal risks involved in cloud computing transactions - and to suggest possible solutions. To understand how cloud computing works, we’ll first describe different kinds of cloud services and explain how they differ from in-house IT in terms of control, access, and cybersecurity. To understand how the law applies to cloud computing transactions, we’ll focus on the contracts between cloud providers and their customers. You’ll learn to identify and interpret key contract terms and to assess whether customers might negotiate better terms with providers. Finally, we’ll explain how English law protects trade secrets and copyright works stored in the cloud. If you’re a lawyer, this course will be your guide to cloud infrastructure and supply chains. If you have a technical or commercial background, this course will introduce you to key legal issues in contracts and intellectual property. In short, if you’re interested in how the law applies to cloud computing, this course is for you.Modules
Lesson One: Welcome to Cloud Computing Law
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
2
Videos
- Welcome to Cloud Computing Law
- What will we cover this week?
2
Readings
- Introducing: Christopher and Dave
- What is the Cloud Legal Project?
Lesson Two: What is cloud and how does it work?
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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Discussion
1
Discussions
- Your experience: cloud services
4
Videos
- What is cloud computing anyway?
- What's so great about cloud computing?
- Where are cloud data stored?
- How does cloud scalability work?
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Readings
- The NIST Definition of Cloud
Lesson Three: What are the different kinds of cloud services?
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3
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Cloud Technology
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Discussions
- Your experience: analysing your cloud services
3
Videos
- What are the different cloud service types?
- What are the different cloud deployment models?
- What is cloud layering?
4
Readings
- Defining cloud service types
- Defining cloud deployment models
- Cloud market shares
- Cloud Technologies and Services
Lesson Four: Is cloud computing secure?
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Cloud Security
3
Videos
- Is cloud computing secure?
- How do you manage cybersecurity in the cloud?
- Do service types and deployment models matter for security?
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Readings
- Control, security, and risk
Lesson Five: Graded Quiz
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Case Study
1
Readings
- A message from your instructors
Lesson One: Contract Formation
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- The merits of standard form contracts
3
Videos
- Welcome to cloud contracts!
- What is a contract and how is it formed?
- How are cloud contracts formed?
1
Readings
- How did we survey cloud contracts?
Lesson Two: Dispute Resolution
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Formation, choice of law, and choice of forum
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Discussions
- Which laws and forums apply to you?
- The risk of law & forum shopping
5
Videos
- Can you choose the applicable law?
- Who are the contracting parties to cloud contracts?
- Do cloud contracts contain choice of law clauses?
- Can you choose forum / arbitration?
- Do cloud contracts contain choice of forum clauses?
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Readings
- Standard contracts for cloud services
Lesson Three: Breach of Contract
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5
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Remedies for breach of contract
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Discussions
- To which liability disclaimers are you subject?
- Is it reasonable for cloud providers to exclude liability?
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Videos
- Which remedies are available for breach of contract?
- What are cloud providers' duties under contract?
- What do cloud contracts say about remedies?
- Can you limit liability under English law?
- Can a provider terminate your account?
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Readings
- Breaches and remedies in cloud contracts
- Termination, variation, and IP in cloud contracts
Lesson Four: Graded Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Case Study
Lesson One: Will providers negotiate?
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
4
Videos
- Welcome to cloud contract negotiations
- Will cloud providers negotiate?
- Which terms do customers negotiate?
- Do cloud negotiations differ from outsourcing / software licenses?
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Readings
- How did we research cloud contract negotiations?
- Negotiating contracts for cloud services
Lesson Two: Negotiating liability clauses
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1
Videos
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Readings
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Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Negotiating liability terms
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Discussions
- Why are cloud providers hesitant to accept liability?
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Videos
- Can you negotiate liability terms?
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Readings
- Negotiating liability and service levels
Lesson Three: Negotiating security clauses
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3
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Negotiating security and data location terms
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Discussions
- Do customers need audit rights?
3
Videos
- Can you negotiate clauses related to security?
- Can you negotiate audit rights?
- Can you negotiate terms related to data location?
2
Readings
- Negotiating security-related terms
- Negotiating terms to comply with regulations
Lesson Four: Negotiations and Regulatory Change
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Do regulations impact cloud negotiations?
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Readings
- Changes over time
Lesson Five: Graded Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Case Study
Lesson One: Ownership
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3
Videos
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2
Readings
3
Videos
- Welcome to IP in the Cloud!
- Can you own digital information?
- Who are the relevant players?
2
Readings
- Introducing: Chris Reed
- What is ownership?
Lesson Two: Control
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6
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Ownership, players, and control
- Copyright and trade secrets
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Videos
- How can digital information be controlled?
- Control: Who has it and what are the types?
- How do cloud ToS deal with IP licenses?
- Is copyright the most relevant IP right?
- How does copyright enable legal control?
- What are trade secrets?
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Readings
- Ownership rights in information
- Copyright, control, and Martin v Kogan
Lesson Three: Types of Information
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Types of information
2
Videos
- Which types of information do customers generate?
- Which types of information do providers generate?
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Readings
- Information flows in the cloud
- Data sharing and data trusts
Lesson Four: Conclusions and Graded Quiz
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1
Videos
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Readings
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Assignment
1
Assignment
- Case Study
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Videos
- Concluding Remarks
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Readings
- Congratulations from your instructors
Auto Summary
Explore the legal landscape of cloud computing with "Cloud Computing Law: Transactions." This foundational course, designed for both lawyers and those with technical or commercial backgrounds, delves into the intricacies of cloud contracts, data ownership, and access rights. Over 1140 minutes, you will learn to identify legal risks, interpret key contract terms, and understand protections under English law. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, this course is perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of law and cloud technology.
Christopher Millard
Chris Reed
Johan David Michels