Handbook - Surveillance, Security and Democracy

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Overview

This course examines the use surveillance (the techniques of social control through the use of information technology) in both the public and private sectors, information privacy (or 'data protection') law and freedom of expression law as a response to security concerns. The pervasiveness of Internet use by business, government and … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Overview of information privacy and data protectionHow does technology enhance the protection/impinge on civil liberties?(Mass-) Surveillance and freedom of expressionCase studies

This course examines the use surveillance (the techniques of social control through the use of information technology) in both the public and private sectors, information privacy (or 'data protection') law and freedom of expression law as a response to security concerns. The pervasiveness of Internet use by business, government and citizens has surveillance, privacy protection, freedom of expression and security at the centre of the emerging information economy and information society. The course will examine issues, such as ‘fake news’, the Cambridge Analytica scandal, as well controversial Snowden revelations. This subject examines surveillance, security and some of the legal and political underpinnings of democracy.

Main Topics

Overview of information privacy and data protection
How does technology enhance the protection/impinge on civil liberties?
(Mass-) Surveillance and freedom of expression
Case studies

Conditions for Enrolment

72 UOC of JURD courses

Exclusion Courses

Course

LAWS8037

LAWS8037 - Surveillance, Security and Democracy

Course Outline

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JURD7437 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1370
Domestic Students	$5250
International Students	$6180

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