School Of LawInformation and Data Governance Law and PolicyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200958.1
Discipline: LAW NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of law as could be attained through completion of a law degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor) or equivalent in any jurisdiction.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 2784 or 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 3748 Master of Information Governance, 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies, 8084 Master of Research - HC or 8085 Master of Research - LC.
About this Unit
The legal framework for information protection is established by both international and domestic law and regulation. Data governance refers to systems of decision rights and accountabilities for information-related processes. Data governance initiatives are driven by a desire to improve data quality information. This unit introduces students to information protection laws and regulations and the theoretical approaches to information and data governance law, including: the European Union Directives and regulation; the OECD Guidelines for the Protection of Privacy and Trans-Border Flows of Personal Data; the APEC Privacy Protection Framework; and the DGI Data Governance Framework. The unit examines and compares impact of these laws and regulation on privacy and data governance policies in the US, UK and Australia. The unit explores some of the challenges for regulators to provide effective protection to personal and sensitive information in cyberspace as existing laws have had to adapt to new and advance information technological developments and their use.