Materials, Resources, and Tools

The Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media Law (ITM) provides an extensive collection of materials for research, teaching, and professional practice. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or a professional navigating the complexities of the digital economy, these resources are designed to support you.

Basic Knowledge: Access our comprehensive course materials on relevant topics such as data law, IT contract law, and Internet law.
Digital Media: Explore current topics through our expert discussions on our YouTube channel and in our exclusive podcasts.
Innovation: Discover and use our AI tools to learn about and advance modern legal research and teaching.
Statutes: Find a curated collection of the most relevant statutes in one central location.

We invite you to explore this library and use it for your work and studies.

At the heart of our teaching and research are our course materials and publications. Here, we provide you with a comprehensive selection of our core teaching materials and scholarly works. Whether it’s our established ITM lecture notes on data, internet, and IT contract law, our curated collection of legal texts , “EU-Acts,” on European data economy law, or practical guides such as “Art and Law” for artists —all of these works are designed to present complex legal topics in an accessible way and to serve as a reliable resource for your studies and professional practice. Available digitally and free of charge!

Browse through our latest works and check out earlier versions in the archive.

Lecture Notes on Data Law – Feb. 2025

The textbook *European Data Law* by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoeren and attorney Stefan Pinelli provides a detailed and up-to-date overview of the complex regulations governing European data protection and data management law.

This book covers the key pillars of data law in Europe: data protection law, data economy law (Data Act, AI Act, etc.), health data law (EHDS), international data issues, cybersecurity, and much more.

The German edition was published by De Gruyter in 2025 as the first edition and can be be purchased here as a book or eBook.

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Internet Law Course Notes – March 2023

The lecture notes titled “Internet Law” by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoeren provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental legal aspects of the Internet.

This book covers the key areas of law that Internet service providers face (domain law, intellectual property law, competition and advertising law, e-commerce law, data protection law, and liability issues).

An English version of the script, updated as of September 2024, is also available and can be be downloaded here.

The print edition of *Internet Law* (4th ed., 2021, De Gruyter) can be be purchased here.

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Lecture Notes on IT Contract Law – May 2024

The textbook *IT Contract Law* by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoeren and attorney Stefan Pinelli is a comprehensive guide that examines the many facets of IT contracts.

The book focuses on the entire life cycle of IT contracts: contract initiation (covering pre-contractual obligations and the legally compliant drafting of proposals and presentations), contract types: (analysis of the various contract types in hardware and software procurement), agile projects, breaches of contract and liability, service level agreements, and much more.

An English version of the script is also available and can be be downloaded here.

The print edition of *IT Contract Law* (4th ed., 2024, De Gruyter) can be purchased here.

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Additional ITM Works and Publications

In addition to our standard works (the lecture notes), you’ll find another selection of our publications here. A complete list of publications can be found here.

Art and Law

Thomas Hoeren, Nora-Marie Fuchs. 3rd edition, 2026
University and State Library of Münster

EU Acts – European Data Economy Law

Thomas Hoeren, Stefan Pinelli. 4th edition, 2025
, Studiosus Iuris

Art and Law

Thomas Hoeren; Gretchen Jansen; Marie-Therese Wirtz, 1st edition 2023, LIT Verlag

In an age of advancing digitalization and the ubiquitous implementation of artificial intelligence in virtually all areas of life, legal scholarship plays a key role in addressing the associated normative implications. The Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media Law (ITM) is firmly committed to addressing this challenge, with a particular focus on linking theoretical legal doctrine with practical experience.

The current discussion on the legal framework for artificial intelligence—which has gained new momentum, in particular, with the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonized rules for artificial intelligence (AI Regulation, “AI Act”), suffers in many respects from a significant lack of practical application experience. The classification of certain AI systems as high-risk systems pursuant to Art. 6 in conjunction with Annex III of the AI Regulation, the implementation of appropriate risk management and data governance systems, ensuring sufficient transparency, and compliance with copyright implications and data protection requirements present complex challenges for legal scholarship and practice.

Click HERE to read more about our position and the systems
ITM & Prof. on YouTube

The ITM offers various video series on a wide range of topics. You can find a selection here; for the full lineup, visit Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoeren on YouTube.

Playlist: LDE

Playlist: In Conversation

Playlist: Lectures

Playlist: Famous Cases

Playlist: Exam Tips

Playlist: zivR. Discoverers

Playlist: Legal Information

Playlist: Copyright

Playlist: Property Law

You can find many more videos on a variety of topics on our YouTube channel.

Learn whenever and wherever you want. Our podcast features the key course content and discussions in an audio-only format—perfect for your commute, while working out, or for delving deeper into complex topics on the go. All episodes are available on Spotify.

Guidelines for Writing Academic Papers

These guidelines serve as a binding guide to the formal requirements for writing seminar papers, bachelor’s theses, and master’s theses. They are intended to provide you with a clear and consistent structure for your academic papers.

This guide covers all essential formal aspects of an academic thesis. Compliance with these formal requirements is mandatory for all academic theses supervised at ITM (within the German legal system!) and constitutes an essential basis for evaluation.

You can download the guide here.

Key Laws in the ITM’s Research and Work Areas

European Data Law

Other Relevant EU Regulations and Directives

Important German Laws and Standards

ITM Pattern

ITM Archive - Older Editions & Versions

  • As of January 2021 (PDF)
  • As of July 2020 (PDF)
  • As of October 2019 (PDF)
  • As of October 2019 – EN (pdf)
  • As of April 2019 (PDF)
  • As of November 2018 (PDF)
  • As of March 2018 (PDF)
  • As of April 2017 (PDF)