Information Technology is characterised by the ease and speed with which data can be processed and communicated. Whilst generally beneficial, these characteristics have created new legal problems e.g. computer hacking, abuse of personal data. In Information Technology Law we will consider the way law has responded to these difficulties. This will involve a study of:

- data protection
- computer crime
- the Internet
- intellectual property and IT
- civil liability

3000 word assignment - 50% - assesses learning outcomes 1-6 hour unseen examination - 50% - assesses learning outcomes 1-5.

To pass this module, students must obtain a mark of at least 40%.
Students must obtain at least 25% in both the coursework and examination elements of the module.

WHOLE GROUP/LECTURE AND WORKSHOP SESSIONS -these will be used to introduce new topics in the programme and to disseminate general information as well as providing guidance for small group sessions. New topics introduced in these sessions will be developed further in the discussions and in the work undertaken in small group sessions - 12 hours per semester = 24 hours in total.

Small group tutorials will be used to explore the topics studied in greater depth using a variety of learning strategies including problem solving, online research exercises. ? 4 hours per semester = 8 hours in total.

Directed Study will include preparation for small group sessions and assessments - 268 hours

TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 300 hours.

Lloyd, I. (2008). Information Technology Law, 5th ed. Oxford.
Chris Reed (Ed) (2007): Computer Law, 6th ed. Oxford.

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guides
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.