University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

77793 Information Technology Law

6cp
Requisite(s): (77885 Legal Process and Legal Research OR (70115 Perspectives on Law AND 70120 Legal Method and Research)) AND 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: S Carr-Gregg

This subject looks at current laws affecting information technology. Students also consider future developments to deal with new forms of intellectual property rights related to computing and electronic data transmission.

Students examine the need for management to consider risk management of computer projects, and look at the problems posed by computer abuse and fraud for the legal system. There is particular emphasis on the importance of law to the development of the high technology and computer industries for the future, both in an international and a national context.

Topics studied include:

  • the principals of intellectual property rights that underlie IT assets
  • the principal ways in which IT-related assets are exploited commercially
  • the principal regulatory regimes that have evolved in Australia in relation to IT products and services
  • the developments in criminal law that have accompanied the development of IT.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.