LEGAL435-22B (NET)

Cyber Law

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law

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Convenor(s)

Wayne Rumbles

Wayne Rumbles
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N.4.10
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wayne.rumbles@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Michael Dizon

Michael Dizon
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N.5.25
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michael.dizon@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper explores the impact of the Internet and other information technologies on different areas of law, including criminal and civil matters. It will also focus on the development of practical knowledge and skills in lectures and assessments.
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Paper Structure

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This is a net paper there is no requirement to attend lectures however the teaching team will be delivering content and be available on Zoom for class interaction Mondays 12-2 (after the first week). Students can participate synchronously or asynchronously. Content may be delivered in a number of ways and there may not be a 'traditional' 2 hour lecture every week.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Describe and critically analyse laws regulating the Internet
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Media Analysis (1)
    • Oral Presentation (2)
    • Cyber-Crime Legal Opinion (4)
  • Develop a deeper understanding in a chosen area relating to information technology and law
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Cyber-Crime Legal Opinion (4)
  • Understand the issues and concepts behind the ongoing development of internet regulation
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Media Analysis (1)
    • Oral Presentation (2)
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Media Analysis
6 Aug 2022
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Oral Presentation
2 Sep 2022
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Quiz
30 Sep 2022
No set time
27
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Cyber-Crime Legal Opinion
29 Oct 2022
No set time
33
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Required readings and other materials will be available via links in Moodle

Students should have a copy of or access to Alice Coppard and others, New Zealand Law Style Guide

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Online Support

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Online support for this paper is provided via Moodle.
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Workload

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Students should expect to spend 150 hours in total on this paper. In addition to lecture attendance, significant time will need to be spent on background and complementary reading and internet based research. Students should allow for periods of more focused research time in the preparation for discussions and assignments. Student will also be required to actively participate and complete online activities.

This is a 15-point 4th year law paper. Therefore considerable commitment in time is required in order to do background reading and research.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: LAWS435

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