Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Cyber and Information Security Law | |||
| Reference | LL4002 | Version | 3 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | December 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The module aims to provide an overview of the legal framework for the regulation of information flows and the technology which facilitates them. It does so by setting out the context for information as a commodity in the modern world and the various legislative and common law rules which govern its use. In particular, it seeks to move beyond the text of these rules to understand how these are applied and used in practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Develop an understanding of the nature and importance of data and information within an IT-evolving world, including the risks which are faced and the need for data-security. |
| 2 | Understand and analyse the framework of legal rights and obligations which - both at national and international level govern data generation, management and transmission. |
| 3 | Demonstrate a critical awareness of, and the ability to evaluate legal and regulatory actions taken in response to the failure to protect data and ensure confidentiality, including the management of technology based risk. |
| 4 | Understand and evaluate how the issues noted above will changes as the technology develops. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Topic 1 – The importance of information and data in a ‘digital’ age Topic 2 – The regulatory arena Topic 3 – Data Protection Topic 4 – Data Protection Topic 5 – Data Protection Topic 6 – Reputational Protections in the Online environment Topic 7 – Investigations and Evidence Topic 8 - Cyber crime Topic 9 - Cybersecurity in professional practice Topic 10 – Future challenges |
| Module Delivery |
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| The primary mode of delivery will be lectures, with tutorials acting as a forum for the development of higher cognitive skills through using case studies and problem-solving techniques. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 34 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 116 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework focussed on the practical application of the relevant law | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade or above is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | O'CALLAGHAN, P., 2013, Refining Privacy in Tort Law London Springer |
| 2 | CAREY, P., (2020), Data protection: a practical guide to UK and EU law Sixth Edition, |