Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 2046
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Course ID
209362
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape governing cyberspace and privacy, encompassing Australian and international laws, policies and industry practices. Through critical analysis and evaluation, they will develop the skills to assess the sufficiency and effectiveness of existing legal frameworks in addressing cyber-related challenges faced by government, business, and society. By exploring legal, ethical and technological perspectives, students will be able to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering a holistic approach to navigating the complexities of cyber law, policy and privacy.

  • Foundations of Cyber Law
  • Privacy and Policy in Practice
  • Ethics, Governance, and Professionalism

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the legal principles and frameworks governing cyberspace and privacy
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current laws, policies, and industry practices in addressing cyber-related challenges
  • Analyse the implications of cyber law and policy on government, business, and society
  • Apply ethical, cultural, and technological perspectives in the context of cyber law, policy, and privacy

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed INFO2001 Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Report – 25%
  • Design Project – 30%
  • Concept Design – 5%
  • Problem Solving Task – 25%
  • Learning Journal – 15%

Availability

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Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
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Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 30351
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 30352
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Cyber Security