LAW5317 Principles of privacy and freedom of information
Faculty of Law
LAW5317 Principles of privacy and freedom of information is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Overview
The unit provides a comprehensive and critical examination of current issues relating to laws which affect public information in the possession of, or generated by, the federal and Victorian governments (including statutory authorities and municipalities). Its key focus is on freedom of information and privacy laws.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5317.
Assessment
- Research assignment (5250 words)70%
- Take-home exam (2250 words)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the laws which regulate access to Australian government information with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the diverse laws which regulate or affect public access to Australian government information;
- 3
Conduct research in government information law based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the diverse laws which regulate or affect public access to Australian government information.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5317 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
- COMCRPLW02Extending specialist knowledge electivesCommercial and corporate lawNo reviews yet
- GLBSOCHR02Extending specialist knowledge electivesGlobal society and human rightsNo reviews yet
- PSGOVREG02Extending specialist knowledge electivesPublic sector governance and regulationNo reviews yet
- TECHINVT02Extending specialist knowedge electivesTechnology and innovationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Moira Paterson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5317?
LAW5317 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5317 offered?
LAW5317 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
Does LAW5317 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5317?
LAW5317 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Global society and human rights; Public sector governance and regulation; and Technology and innovation.