UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Monash Law Chambers
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 1 other task

This is the 2022 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 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMonash Law ChambersOnline

Assessment

  • Research assignment
    60%
  • Take home exam
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Conduct research in government information law based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and

  4. 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

  • Workshops24 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 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Maria O'Sullivan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5317?

LAW5317 has no prerequisites.

When is LAW5317 offered?

In 2022, LAW5317 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers, with an online option.

Does LAW5317 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024