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2022 unit information
MLM704 or
MLJ701, MLJ702 and MLJ703
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Online independent learning (pre-recorded material) (1.5 hours per week) + 1 x 1.5 hour scheduled online seminar per week (livestreamed and recordings provided)
This unit has 3 modules: Data Law, Privacy Law and Cybercrime
Inquiries into Australia’s digital landscape have highlighted the importance of strong data protections to counter abuses of power, promote competition, and improve social welfare. Many of these reports also focus on the increasing surveillance by ‘big tech’ into people’s lives. This unit provides an introduction to the laws affecting data, privacy and cybercrime and addresses the problems raised by modern practices.
The following topics will be examined: Introduction to Data Law, Consumer Data Right, Data sharing and release laws, Data regulation, Introduction to Privacy Law. Privacy Law principles, Introduction to Cybercrime, Cybercrime regulation, Data Law and Cybercrime – future trends.
Apply the relevant law and underlying policy to issues relating to Data Law, Privacy and Cybercrime
Conduct legal research, identify problems, and devise solutions/courses of actions in relation to domestic and international aspects of Data Law, Privacy and Cybercrime
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO4: Critical thinking
Articulate legal aspects of Data Law, Privacy and Cybercrime succinctly, clearly, and intelligibly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
GLO2: Communication
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 2: (Individual) Case Study (Analytical)
50%
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
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