law5itg information technology law
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW
LAW5ITG
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The rapid growth of the technology sector has challenged the way we think of about property, crime, media and the social contract between government and the people. This subject explores the application of non-technology related laws to issues in the Information Technology domain, as well as legal provisions focused on conduct involving technology. The first part of this subject explores the individual theoretical and legal frameworks of the laws considered. Knowledge of the framework is then tested by an examination of case studies, which may vary from year to year, for example advising a client who is a victim of online crime, preparing part of a submission for law reform related to technology specific laws, or advising a client on the protection of digital property. Throughout the study period the value of special laws for information technology, compared to general laws which also apply to technology, are considered; areas requiring law reform are identified; and strategies to reach legal solutions to problems in the technology space are considered.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPatrick Keyzer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in a PG degree offered by the School of Law or permission of the Course Co-ordinator or delegate.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Information Technology Law | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a high-level capacity to integrate the language of Information Technology Law in legal analysis.
- Activities:
- Presentations and seminars emphasizing the meaning of legal terminology and key concepts in information technology. Students are required to use new language in discussion and written settings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explain and critique case-based and statutory principles relating to Information Technology Law.
- Activities:
- Frameworks for doctrines explained and illustrated in presentations, individual student reading of cases and texts provided in the Course Materials and in-class discussions to clarify and evaluate applications. Assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically analyse the social, economic and ethical issues arising at the interface of law and information technology.
- Activities:
- Presentations, discussing in classes, student reading of written materials, student analysis of case studies, assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Compose a written legal opinion as it applies to a problem in information technology law.
- Activities:
- Modelled through analysis of written cases, discussion in class and student responses in the examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Write effectively using the principles of plain legal English
- Activities:
- Class discussion and presentations emphasising the necessity for clarity; modelling of written case studies, assessment tasks requiring written communication to a range of audiences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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