Education
B.A., University of Georgia (1996)
J.D., University of Georgia School of Law (2000)
Chris Jay Hoofnagle is teaching the following course in Spring 2025:
• 276.34 sec. 001 - Computer Programming for Lawyers
Courses During Other Semesters
| Semester | Course Num | Course Title |  Teaching Evaluations | Fall 2025 | 276.15 sec. 001 | Cybersecurity, Computer Crime, & Investigation | Summer 2025 | 276.11S sec. 001 | Cybersecurity in Context: Technology, Policy, and Law | Fall 2024 | 201 sec. 001 | Torts | Summer 2024 | 276.11S sec. 001 | Cybersecurity: Present and Future | View Teaching Evaluation |
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How AI is Prompting Law Schools to Revise Their Honor Codes
Professor Chris Hoofnagle, faculty director of the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology discusses UC Berkeley Law’s comprehensive set of rules on AI use.
Chris Hoofnagle on the Theory, History, and Future of Cybersecurity
Professor Chris Hoofnagle discusses all things cybersecurity—its theory, history, and future.
Faculty Perspectives: Does Your Law School Need a Policy on Generative Artificial Intelligence?
Chris Hoofnagle, faculty director of the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and Professor of Law in Residence at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law discusses Berkeley Law’s policy and use of generative AI in the classroom.
University of California Berkeley law school rolls out AI policy ahead of final exams
“The approach of finals made us realize that we had to say something,” said professor Chris Hoofnagle. “We want to make sure we have clear guidelines so that students don’t inadvertently attract an honor code violation.”
From Tort Law to Cheating, What Is ChatGPT’s Future in Higher Education?
As Berkeley Law Professor Chris Hoofnagle summed up the task for his class: Try to “beat it.”
Berkeley Technology Law Journal Podcast: The Capabilities and Limitations of ChatGPT
Professor Chris Hoofnagle discusses the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT.
Privacy Pick: Professor Jennifer Urban Gives UC Berkeley’s Annual Wheeler Society Lecture
Chair of the California Privacy Protection Agency, Urban illuminated the arc of privacy awareness — and importance — to Americans amid technology’s expanding reach.
Quantum Sensors — Unlike Quantum Computers — Are Already Here
While much is written about the potential promise of quantum computers, “their simpler cousins — quantum sensors — are here now and improving at a rate that demands urgent attention,” writes Professor Chris Hoofnagle and a co-author. “Strategists must understand the new capabilities that quantum sensing will provide and start planning countermeasures today.”
Turn the Page: A Prolific Year of Powerful and Pathbreaking Books from Berkeley Law’s Faculty
A recent celebration of 39 works that probe compelling issues across and beyond the legal landscape highlights the faculty’s far-reaching expertise.
What if Quantum Computing Is a Bust?
Professor Chris Hoofnagle, Faculty Director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, discusses that in quantum computing, one of the greatest risks of a short-term failure scenario is whether we are willing to recognize it
Judge loosens Apple’s grip on app store in Epic decision
Professor Chris Hoofnagle, Faculty Director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, views the Apple/Epic decision as a major victory for app developers, but is worried that the greater freedom to post in-app links will weaken privacy and security, as Apple has warned
More bad news for Big Tech: Lina Khan’s a privacy hawk, too
Professor Chris Hoofnagle, Faculty Director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, suggests changes the new FTC chair could put in place, including developing a new basic internet privacy rule
Clinical Professor Jennifer Urban ’00 to Chair New California Privacy Protection Agency
A longtime leader in Berkeley Law’s tech-law clinic and center, Urban will help the innovative agency protect consumers’ privacy rights over their personal information.
Rich Slate of New Spring Semester Courses Includes Computer Programming for Lawyers
The list features eight first-time offerings and eight more one-credit classes that are available to upper-class students for the first time.
How the U.S. Military Buys Location Data from Ordinary Apps
Professor Chris Hoofnagle, Faculty Director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, says privacy disclosures for apps can be lacking and asks whether a reasonable consumer would agree to them if explicitly asked
Paying for Privacy at Core of California Ballot Measure Battle
Professor Chris Hoofnagle discusses CA Prop 24 and says the writing is on the wall that privacy law is coming
Privacy Puzzle: Consumer advocates divided over California’s Prop. 24
Professor Chris Hoofnagle discusses Prop 24 and says an opt-out system may not be perfect, but it is the only workable approach
Academic Freedom
The Environmental Law Clinic fights toxic chemicals in federal court and at the State House.
A Pillar of Berkeley’s Top-Ranked IP Law Program, Chris Hoofnagle Embraces New Faculty Role
The role brings a renewed focus on teaching for Hoofnagle, a renowned privacy expert and a faculty co-director of the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology.
Facebook plans to influence public opinion and politicians with NRA-style lobbying group
Professor Chris Hoofnagle explains why Facebook’s new lobbying strategy raises flags