LAW395 Electronic Commerce & The Law (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject examines the regulation of commercial conduct across the Internet. Key legal issues concerning electronic commerce are addressed. These include copyright, privacy, methods of payment, consumer protection, taxation, domain names and dispute resolution. The role of government in regulating online commercial conduct is critically analysed. Throughout this subject consideration is given to the effectiveness of existing laws in the digital environment and
contemporary issues are explored.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: LAW395

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

LAW100 or LAW110

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to outline and explain the nature of digital communities;
- be able to assess the effectiveness of existing commercial laws to the digital environment;
- be able to evaluate the role of government in regulating commercial conduct across the Net;
- be able to identify the major legal issues when conducting business online;
- be able to assess the role of international legal regulation;
- be able to offer and explain strategies for the management of digital property.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- The internet and the legal system - National and international legal framework - Contractual issues - Authentication and Signatures - Electronic Payment Systems and electronic banking - Ecommerce and Consumer Protection - Privacy laws and policy - Intellectual Property Issues including copyright - Taxation - Domain Names and Trade Marks - Content Control - Censorship, on-line gambling, digital crime

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