Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should understand the legal/juridical context of information management work in Australia; be aware of the legal issues associated with new information and communication technologies; and have acquired skills and techniques for collecting and analysing data about information-management related legislation, standards and best practice, and for assessing their relevance to particular business activities and compliance management.
Synopsis This subject will provide an understanding of the broad legal or juridical context of information management and knowledge of the information-related legal responsibilities and obligations of organisations, including law, regulations, standards and statements of industry best practice established by professional and business organisations. It will convey a general awareness of the legal and standard-compliance issues associated with management of the new information and communication technologies. Topics covered will include access and disclosure; privacy and confidentiality; accountability and the document trail; legal requirements for keeping and disposing of information; information as evidence; archival and records management legislation; copyright. This subject will also provide students with skills and techniques for collecting and analysing data about legislation, standards and best practice in information management, and assessing their relevance to particular business activities.
Assessment Examination (2 hours): 50% + Project work: 50%