ITE525 Cyber Law (8)
Abstract
This subject provides computer forensics and security professionals with a strong foundation in the rapidly changing field of e-commerce and IT Law. The subject teaches both the technical expertise and knowledge required to create policy and write reports, communicate with solicitors and barristers and have a strong understanding of legal issues and case law. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITE525
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in:
Master of Information Systems Security
Master of Management (Information Technology)
Master of Networking and Systems Administration |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to summarise the foundations of common law, case law, tort law and evidence law as it applies to online transactions;
- be able to compare and contrast the main elements of civil and criminal law and apply it to online processes;
- be able to compare and contrast the different types of tort law and the effects of liability in areas such as online privacy;
- be able to debate the distinctions between Australian and International law and the effects of jurisdiction resulting from the Internet;
- be able to summarise the different aspects of Intellectual property law and how this is impacted by cyberspace;
- be able to define the processes involved in collecting and presenting electronic evidence.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The foundations of law and jurisprudence
- Common law and case law
- Civil law (Tort and contract)
- Criminal law
- Evidence law
- Law of Fraud
- E-Discovery, guidelines and standards
- The Law of IT compliance: How to conduct investigations
- Intellectual property law
- Trade law and electronic and e-commerce law
- International law and issues of jurisdiction
- Applying law to emerging dangers: Cyber defense and digital forensics
- Relevant legislation and code of ethics
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.