INTRODUCTION TO CYBERFORENSICS AND THE LAW
LAW5CFL
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject will consider ethical and legal issues related to technologically enabled crime and criminal procedure. It will analyse forensic considerations such as the digital identity, admissibility of computer data searches, warrants, production orders, access to subscriber information and data retention laws and principles will be considered, in addition to entrapment, encryption and the expectation of privacy. We will also look at search and seizure, evidentiary issues, and various legal and regulatory environments in cyberspace, and examine how emerging technologies challenge existing laws, social norms, and criminal procedure.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesActivities such as readings (e.g. textbook, journal articles, current events, case law, legislation, and international instruments), videos and associated activities, discussion. Online quiz.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into: SMCYL - Master of Cybersecurity (Law)SMCYB - Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations)SMCYC - Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science)SMCYCO - Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science) SMCYLO - Master of Cybersecurity (Law) SMCYBO - Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operation)LMJD - Juris Doctor LMLGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LML - Master of Laws LMCL - Master of Commercial Law LMLAW - Master of Laws LMLE - Master of Law and Entrepreneurship
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Readings
Introduction to Cyberforensics and the Law
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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City Campus, 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara Smyth
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 25 - 28
Four 7.00 h lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes (equivalent 1500 words) Online question sets, each comprising a mix of open and closed responses. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Problem based scenario A (equivalent 1,000 words) Following a practice scenario activity (formative), students will work through a semi complex practice-based problem, taking on an assigned role of a practitioner and relating it to the law. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Problem based scenario B (equivalent 1,500 words) Following a further practice scenario activity (formative), students will work through two complex practice-based problems, taking on an assigned role a practitioner and relating the scenarios comprehensively to the law | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Problem based scenario C (equivalent 1,500 words) Following a further practice scenario activity (formative), students will work through two complex practice-based problems, taking on an assigned role a practitioner and relating the scenarios comprehensively to the law. | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |