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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
In this course, students will explore, critique, and apply issues relating to how the law regulates the collection, processing, and usage of information by government and the private sector. Key questions addressed include: How much control do individuals have over information that relates to them? What are the limits to providing access to government-held information? On what grounds can information be shared, released, withheld, or stored? The course examines how information is regulated in Australia under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (‘FOIA’) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and interrogates contemporary issues regarding government information management within the Australian regulatory framework. Students will analyse the role of confidentiality and legislative secrecy provisions, the requirements relating to personal information and other elements of privacy protection, and the operation of FOIA. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will complete readings and participate in seminars involving lectures and critical discussions.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when known. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.