Class Communication and Information Law

The course unit Communication and Information Law is situated within the legal domain applied to contemporary communication practices, constituting a fundamental pillar of the training offered in Applied Communication. Its scope encompasses the systematic study of the legal regimes that structure communication activities, including advertising, marketing, public relations, journalism, political communication, artistic production and audiovisual services, as well as the specific regulation of digital services and online platforms, in accordance with the programme contents of the course. By providing a solid normative framework, critical analytical capacity and ethical awareness, this course unit contributes to the development of professionals capable of interpreting legislation, assessing risks, ensuring compliance and promoting communication practices aligned with the legal and deontological principles governing the sector. 

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O Enquadramento Legal das Atividades de Comunicação Publicidade e Marketing Regulamentação Específica dos Audiovisuais Regulamentação Específica dos Serviços Digitais A Liberdade de Expressão e o Direito à Informação Enquanto Direitos Fundamentais Os Deveres Fundamentais do Estado em relação à Liberdade de Expressão e ao Direito à Informação Os Limites à Liberdade de Expressão e ao Direito de Informação: Na Publicidade e Marketing Nas Relações Públicas e Comunicação Empresarial Na Comunicação Política Nas Atividades Artísticas No Jornalismo Direitos de Autor e Direitos Conexos Obra Protegida Titularidade Duração da Proteção Requisitos de Proteção Obra Original e Obra Derivada Registo IGAC Violação dos Direitos de Autor e Direitos Conexos

The course develops skills to interpret legal norms regulating communication, advertising, marketing, journalism and digital services. It promotes practical application of copyright and related rights, encouraging critical analysis, ethical responsibility and legal compliance in creating and disseminating content, supported by participatory and digital learning methodologies.

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