Cyber Law

Course aim

Technology is fundamentally changing commerce and commercial and business regulation, and this is challenging traditional legal concepts and analysis. This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of how these new developments are impacting on the law and how individuals, businesses, and government need to adapt to meet the challenges presented by technology, now and in the future.

Course content

1. Technology law concepts and definitions
2. E- Government in Australia and overseas
3. Privacy Regulation - The Australian Privacy Regime
4. Privacy and Data Protection – The Australian Privacy Regime in an International Context
5. Social Media
6. Data Integrity and Security
7. Data Retention, Protection and E- Evidence
8. Emerging Issues and Future Directions

Textbook(s)

Jackson M & Shelly M 2012, Electronic Information and the Law, Thomson Reuters, Rozelle, N.S.W.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LAWS 1015	Torts B
LAWS 2030	Criminal Law and Procedure
LAWS 1009	Contracts B
LAWS 1016	Foundations of Law

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	4 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	4 hours x 2 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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