School Of LawInformation and Data Governance Law and PolicyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200958.3
Discipline: LAW NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
Students in course 3748 - Master of Information Governance must have successfully completed unit 200432 - Commercial Law before enrolling in this unit.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 2784 Master of Laws (International Governance), 3748 Master of Information Governance.
About this Unit
This unit focuses on the right to privacy and examines the legal framework for information privacy protection and data governance that are established by both international and domestic law and regulation. This unit introduces students to the theoretical approaches to information privacy and data governance law and policy. In particular, the unit focuses on the European Union Directives and Regulation; the OECD Guidelines for the Protection of Privacy and Trans Border Flows of Personal data and the impact of international laws and regulation on information privacy and data governance regulation and policy in Australia. The unit explores some of the challenges in providing effective information privacy protection and data governance in cyberspace as existing laws adapt to new and advanced information technological developments and their use.