DATA PROTECTION LAW
LAW5PRI
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subjects will provide students with a broad practical knowledge of the regulatory and legal framework on data protection in Australia. Students will analyse federal and state laws, policies and principles regulating the governmental and commercial use of personal data and confidential material in the digital age. Topics may include case studies on surveillance and metadata, corporate data mining and social networking, the right to privacy and Government use of personal data at state and federal level.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren O'Donovan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesOnline Group Exercises, Research Assignment
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted to a Post Graduate program offered by the Law School or have permission from the Director of Juris Doctor
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Learning resources
Selected articles, book chapters, case law and statutes will be accessed on-line and in hardcopy. A detailed reading list will be provided in the subject material.
Resource TypeBook
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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