LC4S045 - Cyber Law 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cyber Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Lewis Bishop, | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to provide the student with an understanding of Cyber Law.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
Understand the technical aspects of the information technology, as well as of the social, cultural and economic aspects of the information society.
Develop a critical understanding of the legal issues brought about by the rise of the information technology.
Construct a detailed knowledge of the applicable case law, statutes and regulations, in a national and international perspective, including the ability to critically evaluate their coherence and effectiveness.
Critically analyse the key differences between traditional law and cyberlaw, identifying potential legal solutions to outstanding IT-related issues.
Consider challenges related to the possible emergence of a global cyberlaw, from the perspectives of constitutional and international law.
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
The rise of the information technology and the progressive development of the information society, including social, cultural and economic aspects.
The freedom of expression and its peculiarities in the context of the information technology: the regulation of hate speech and the admissible restrictions to the freedom of speech.
Digital defamation, harassment, cyberstalking, obscenity and pornography.
The protection of personal information and the progressive creation of a new tort of privacy.
The creation and protection of multiple online identities: anonymity, discrimination, and the rights to be remembered and forgotten.
Cybercrime and its regulation.
The protection of IT-related intellectual property.
The protection of intellectual property in the digital environment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and apply the theories, case law, statutes and regulations related to the different aspects of Cyber Law |
| LO2 | Evidence a critical awareness of the current legal issues relating to Cyber Law and demonstrate an informed understanding of the possible solutions and approaches. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Time-constrained assessment with set questions in key areas of Cyber Law. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation with audio recording | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |