BTW3641

Information technology law (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Mr Paul Sugden; Malaysia: Mr Mathews Thomas

Offered:
Malaysia First semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2003 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2003 (Day)
Perth Second semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Perth Second semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: The ease and manner in which information can now be transmitted, accessed and transacted around the world instantaneously by the interconnection of computers (the Internet); legal methods by which the law has attempted to regulate this 'flow' of information and its use in business and commerce will be explored. Contract law (in particular international and computer contracts), intellectual property (including copyright law) and privacy issues.

Assessment: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (open book 3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: First semester, Malaysia

Prerequisites: BTW1200

Prohibitions: BTC3640, BTC3644, BTF3641, LAW7213