The course looks at the intersection of Information Technology and Law. Five broad subject areas are identified and explored within this intersection from the impact of digital content, through to the challenges and opportunities of a vastly interconnected, perhaps "borderless" society. Anyone who was intrigued by the movie "The Social Network" will be interested in this course. The areas of study are: information technology and intellectual property; censorship; privacy; computer crime and evidence; and e-commerce and IT contracts. An important component of the course is the cultivation of an understanding of the underlying technology. To develop their knowledge and skills in this emerging area of law, students will engage in a range of learning activities, including seminars, undertaking self-directed, expert-supported research and engaging with research materials.
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Requisite and Incompatibility
To enrol in this course you must be studying a; Master of Laws (MLLM) and have completed or be completing LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions; or Graduate Certificate of Law (CLAW) and have completed or be completing LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions; or Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law; or Juris Doctor (MJD) and have completed or be completing five 6100 level LAWS courses; or Master of Financial Management and Law (MFIML) and have completed or be completing LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions. You are not able to enrol in this course if you have previously completed LAWS4245 Information Technology Law. Students undertaking any ANU graduate program may apply for this course. Enrolments are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the ANU College of Law for appropriate permission.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Research, evaluate and apply the legal principles of information technology law covered in the course.
Evaluate case law, legislation and scholarly writing of Information technology law and communicate solutions to legal problems using both written and oral communication.
Evaluate social implications of Information technology law when analysing domestic primary and secondary sources to produce solutions to legal problems.
Undertake research of Information Technology Law and present findings using a variety of materials to a specialist and non-specialist audience.
Published offerings
Future offerings are indicative. Only recognised 2027 sessions with a published class number are offered in the enrolment demo.
| Year | Session | Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
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| 2027 | First Semester | 5233 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | In Person | N/A |
| 2028 | First Semester | 6602 | 21 Feb 2028 | 28 Feb 2028 | 31 Mar 2028 | 26 May 2028 | In Person | N/A |
| 2028 | Second Semester | 10974 | 24 Jul 2028 | 31 Jul 2028 | 31 Aug 2028 | 27 Oct 2028 | In Person | N/A |
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