Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7539LAWINF-APR-PAR

7539LAWINF-JAN-PAR

7539LAWINF-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of contemporary developments related to information technology and social media. This includes everything from the statutory rights of legal users, through to legal controversies of the internet and privacy within the Electronic Age.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the statutory rights for lawful users of computer programmes within the media and entertainment industries
2.
Critically appraise defamation and privacy within the Electronic Age
3.
Scrutinize contemporary case studies and emerging case law applicable to new media

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:By completing this module, students are expected to cover the indicative content as follows: a. IP developments related to information technology b. Statutory rights for lawful users of computer programmes c. Databases d. IP and the internet e. Copyright and the internet f. Third party facilitators g. Domain names h. Cyber squatters i. Defamation and privacy in the electronic age j. Contempt k. Harassment l. Abuse.
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.

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