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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 06/06/2022 14:08:17
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Title of Module: Information and Communication Technology Law |
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Code: LAWW09021 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Clive
Mitchell |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module aims to provide and develop knowledge and understanding of the legal regulation of information and communication technology at a national and international level, and to critically evaluate the effectiveness of such regulation.
The module will encompass regulation of cyberspace, criminal and civil liability arising from the use of information and communication technology including social media, liability of internet service providers and other intermediaries, legal aspects of cryptography, issues relating to jurisdiction and enforcement, data protection and privacy, freedom of information, e-commerce and protection of intellectual property.
- This module is developed in accordance with the UWS Graduate Attributes and helps students to develop the range of skills, qualities and abilities which will prepare them for success both outwith university and beyond their period of study at UWS. This module will help the student develop academic skills such as gaining knowledge, being a critical thinker, being analytical, being a problem solver, being digitally literate and being an autonomous learner. The module also helps to develop many of the personal and professional attributes found at https://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/your-graduate-attributes/
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Understand key legal principles affecting the development and use of information and communication technology;
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Critically assess the impact of national and international laws affecting issues in cyberspace including, but not limited to, freedom of expression, privacy, data protection and intellectual property rights;
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Critically assess the effectiveness of civil and criminal law in regulating the development and use of information and communication technology;
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Utilise learning resources, including electronic resources, to acquire knowledge and understanding of the law. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of key legal principles affecting the development and use of information and communication technology at a national level; knowledge and understanding of international legal developments and jurisdictional issues relating to the regulation of cyberspace; knowledge and understanding of human rights and European legislation insofar as they affect the development of cyber law with particular reference to freedom of expression, privacy, data protection and intellectual property rights. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
Carrying out investigation into professional level problems and issues in relation to the law of Information and Communication Technology and applying knowledge thereof to given scenarios. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Developing skills of investigation and interpretation.
Undertaking critical analysis and evaluation of basic legal concepts and information.
Evaluating evidence based solutions / responses to defined and /or routine problems.
Using a range of approaches to formulate evidence-based solutions where some personal responsibility and initiative is required. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Communicating effectively and appropriately, both orally and in writing;
Interpreting complex primary materials;
Making effective use of information retrieval systems and use information technology applications to present documents in an appropriate form. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
Exercising autonomy and initiative in some activities with appropriate guidance.
Taking continuing account of own and others’ roles, responsibilities and contributions in carrying out and evaluating tasks.
Identifying, reflecting upon and addressing personal learning needs in current areas. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 24 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 12 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 30 |
| Independent Study | 134 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Edwards, L., Law, Policy and the Internet (Bloomsbury Publishing 2018)
Edwards, L. & Waelde, C., Law and the Internet (3rd edition, Hart Publishing 2009)
Millard, C., Cloud Computing Law (2nd edition, Oxford University Press 2021)
Murray, A., Information Technology Law: The Law and Society (4th edition, Oxford University Press 2019)*
Reed, C., Computer Law (7th edition, Oxford University Press 2012)
Reed, C., Making Laws for Cyberspace (Oxford University Press 2012)
Any resources above with an asterisk symbol (*) next to them are recommended for purchase. Essential resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery on the Information and Communication Technology Law Aula site.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance & Law |
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| Moderator | Colin McFadyen |
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| External Examiner | Christina Patman |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.03 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Online test worth 25% of the overall mark. The first test will assess the student’s knowledge and understanding of the material covered in the first half of the module. |
| Online test worth 25% of the overall mark. The second test will assess the student’s knowledge and understanding of the material covered in the second half of the module. |
| Online Blog (including multimedia content) worth 50% of the overall mark. This will be based on a choice from a list of given topics looking at and commenting on developments concerning criminal and civil liability arising from the development and use of information and communication technology. |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The Equality, Diversity and Human Rights policy underpins student engagement. We aim to make UWS a fair and equal place to study an institution which addresses specific issues covering all aspects of equality, diversity and human rights. Where required module assessment will be adapted to meet student requirements.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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