Protection of classified information Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024

Module name: Protection of classified information
Module code: oin_a2_03
Programme code: W5-N2AD19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the lecture is to provide an extended presentation of the legal basis and structure of access to the provision of classified information and its protection, which is an exception to that adopted in Art. 61 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, subjective law. Students participating in the lecture become acquainted with the sources of the right to public information (domestic and international), the legal regulation of information sharing and the protection of classified information, which is an important element guaranteeing public security, including inspection proceedings. The course will include, among others: - the concept and forms of sharing classified information, - competences of state security services in the field of information protection, - proceedings questioning the granting of the clause, - inspection proceedings (scope, course, effects), - rules for conducting verification proceedings, - forms of protection of classified information.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is a valuable employee in managerial positions in local and state administrations and public institutions of a diverse nature (including courts and prosecutors' offices), in positions related to the protection of classified information [K01]
 K_K01 [3/5]
correctly interprets and explains the principles of operation and responsibility of administrative bodies in the field of protection and disclosure of classified information [U01]
 K_U01 [3/5]
has the ability to use in practice knowledge of administrative law, administrative proceedings and administrative court proceedings and is able to propose a solution to a problem related to public or classified information in administration [U02]
 K_U02 [3/5] K_U04 [3/5]
has knowledge of administrative law regarding the disclosure of classified information and the limitations resulting from the protection of classified information [W01]
 K_W06 [4/5]
has knowledge of administrative law, as well as knowledge of views on public administration structures, including organizational structures in the field of protection of classified information [W02]
 K_W04 [4/5] K_W07 [3/5]
knows not only the legal institutions of general administrative proceedings, but also has knowledge about specific proceedings, including proceedings regarding access to classified information, verification proceedings resulting in a security clearance and administrative court proceedings related to the control of the above proceedings [W03]
 K_W06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 16 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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