BTW3641

Information technology law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Vanitha Karean (Malaysia), Dr Gerald Acquaah-Gaisie (semester 1), Dr Ashraf Kazi (semester 2).

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2006 (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%

Prerequisites: BTW1200

Prohibitions: BTC3640, BTC3644, BTF3641, LAW7213