Ethics Course in Civil and Military Information Integration
300-hour online course in ethics in civil and military information integration. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive (EU) 2016/680 (data protection in law enforcement) and Maltego. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the use of civil and public information to support decision-making.
Apply the legal framework for data protection and official secrets.
Identify ethical dilemmas in the integration of civil and military information.
Assess the reliability and quality of information sources.
Apply analytical methods that reduce cognitive biases.
Design safeguards and accountability mechanisms.
Produce an integrated analysis with its ethical assessment.
Who it's for
- Open-source intelligence analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Civil and Military Information Integration.
- Civil-military cooperation officer looking to specialise in Ethics in Civil and Military Information Integration.
- Data protection officer looking to specialise in Ethics in Civil and Military Information Integration.
- Strategic intelligence analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Civil and Military Information Integration.
- Crisis information manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Civil and Military Information Integration.
- Security legal adviser looking to specialise in Ethics in Civil and Military Information Integration.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter security and defence.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Directive (EU) 2016/680 (data protection in law enforcement)
- Law 36/2015 on National Security
- Law 9/1968 on official secrets
- AJP-3.19 (NATO doctrine on civil-military cooperation)
- Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act)
- Directive (EU) 2019/1024 (open data)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Open sources and their typology1.2Public, commercial and user-generated data1.3Difference between open data and accessible data1.4Legitimate uses: emergencies, public health and planning1.5Risks of mixing civil and security information1.6Actors involved and their interests1.7Vocabulary of information analysis1.8Source reliability and its assessment1.9Reference documents and guidance1.10Exercise: assess the reliability of five sources
2.1Data protection applied to open sources2.2Legal bases and the public-data myth2.3Re-use of public sector information2.4Platform terms of use and their value2.5Intellectual property of content2.6Secrecy of communications and its limits2.7National security regulations and exceptions2.8International data transfers2.9Rights of identified individuals2.10Practice: obligations map for a project
3.1Aggregation of harmless data and the resulting risk3.2Re-identification from anonymised data3.3Profiling of individuals and groups3.4Use of humanitarian data for other purposes3.5Trust of humanitarian organisations3.6Protection of sources and vulnerable people3.7Declared purpose versus actual purpose3.8Transparency versus effectiveness3.9Analyst's responsibility3.10Debate: a controversial integration case
4.1Defining the analytical question4.2Traceability from source to conclusion4.3Verification and corroboration of information4.4Confidence levels and how they are expressed4.5Analysts' cognitive biases4.6Structured analytical techniques4.7Peer review and cross-checking4.8Documentation of method4.9Communicating uncertainty to decision-makers4.10Practice: structured analysis of a case
5.1Open-source use policy5.2Minimisation and segregation of personal data5.3Access control and query logging5.4Prior ethical review of projects5.5Independent oversight5.6Retention and deletion of information5.7Complaint channels for affected individuals5.8Team training and certification5.9Compliance auditing5.10Practice: drafting a use policy
6.1Choosing the problem and sources6.2Map of data and potentially affected individuals6.3Applicable legal framework6.4Analysis of ethical dilemmas6.5Design of technical and organisational safeguards6.6Analytical method and quality control6.7Supervision and audit plan6.8Results communication plan6.9Project report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Maltego, QGIS, Python (pandas), Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real open-source analysis procedures, information quality evaluations and civil-military cooperation case studies. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the use of civil and public information to support decisions.
Apply the legal framework for data protection and official secrets.
Identify ethical dilemmas in the integration of civil and military information.
Assess the reliability and quality of information sources.
Apply analytical methods that reduce cognitive biases.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish-language proficiency to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Maltego, QGIS, Python (pandas) and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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