INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IDENTITY AND PRIVACY
LAW3DIP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Digital identities play an increasingly important role not only online, but in daily life. Our digital identities can include information we have shared online publicly, as well as private information held by companies, governments and other entities. These digital identities are increasingly used transnationally and may be created from data stored in various countries and subject to various privacy regimes. This subject explores key legal issues affecting our digital identity such as invasion of personal privacy, data protection and retention, surveillance and reputation management. It examines the legal frameworks and considers how an individual's right to control their online identity can be protected. Students will be introduced to comparative perspectives to the protection of privacy and digital identities drawing from UK, European Union and US legal systems.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Andre Oboler
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: Lectures, videos, readings, online discussion / problem - based learning.
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit points of LAW level 1 subjects and 60 credit points of LAW level 2 subjects
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Learning resources
will be provided with a range of resource material through the LMS.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
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Private Life in a Digital World
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Margaret Jackson and Gordon Hughes, latest edition
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Publisher: Lawbook Co
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
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