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LAW395 Electronic Commerce & The Law (8)
AbstractThis 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
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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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Accounting and Finance |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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. |
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SyllabusThe 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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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
