LAWS77-591: IT Law, Privacy and Cyber-Security

Description

IT Law, Privacy and Cyber-Security is a compulsory subject in the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject will examine the laws regulating information technology, privacy and cyber-security as they apply to enterprises as well as the consequences of non-compliance. Students will learn about the key features and legal challenges associated with new technologies, learn how to assess and manage privacy risks, and appreciate the importance of cyber-security to a successful enterprise.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LAWS77-591
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • September 2023 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,450.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,560.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,860.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $6,220.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Analyse and critically evaluate the key features and legal challenges inherent in IT, both at an enterprise level and in a global context, considering the perspectives of various stakeholders including regulators, clients, and shareholders.
  2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the enterprise’s legal obligations regarding privacy, including assessing privacy risks and create strategies for enterprises to fulfill their obligations whilst effectively managing these risks.
  3. Evaluate the legal implications of recent and potential future cyber-threats and develop enterprise strategies which will effectively anticipate, minimise, and mitigate them.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students
  • This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid.
  • Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 23/10/2023
    Subject start: 23/10/2023
    Cancellation 1: 05/11/2023
    Cancellation 2: 08/11/2023
    Last enrolment: 03/11/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 17/11/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 03/12/2023
    Teaching census: 16/11/2023
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 21/10/2024
    Subject start: 21/10/2024
    Cancellation 1: 04/11/2024
    Cancellation 2: 08/11/2024
    Last enrolment: 02/11/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 18/11/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 05/12/2024
    Teaching census: 17/11/2024
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
Semester start: 23/10/2023
Subject start: 23/10/2023
Cancellation 1: 05/11/2023
Cancellation 2: 08/11/2023
Last enrolment: 03/11/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 17/11/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 03/12/2023
Teaching census: 16/11/2023

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