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 2024. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
The 2027 handbook has no page for LAW5317. This is its 2024 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before LAW5317
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5317
No unit lists LAW5317 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
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 2024
The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5317.
Assessment
- Research assignment60%
- Take home exam40%
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
- 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 2024 handbook.
- COMCRPLW04Research-integrated electivesCommercial and corporate lawNo reviews yet
- GLBSOCHR03Research-integrated electivesGlobal society and human rightsNo reviews yet
- PSGOVREG04Research-integrated electivesPublic sector governance and regulationNo reviews yet
- TECHINVT03Research-integrated electivesTechnology and innovationNo reviews yet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5317?
LAW5317 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5317 offered?
LAW5317 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does LAW5317 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% 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.