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.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Patrick Keyzer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
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Capstone subject: No
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
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Learning resources
Information Technology Law
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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