Description
This course deals with the law that governs the dissemination of information and the regulation of information providers. In this course, “media” is defined broadly to include broadcasters, newspapers, magazines and the internet. Topics that will be addressed include: defamation, liability of service providers, privacy issues and publication bans, media regulation, copyright issues, and conducting business via the internet ("e-commerce"). The impact of the internet on the legal regulation relating to each of these topics will be explored throughout the course.Law and Technology Certificate: All electives offered as part of the Law and Technology Certificate build on the knowledge and skills acquired in either one of the two core courses: law and technology, and intellectual property law (LAWS 2019 and LAWS 2178 respectively). Students will be required to take at least one elective in each of the two baskets, i.e. Law and Technology, and Intellectual Property Law.
LAWS 2168: Internet and Media Law is in Basket 1 - Law and Technology.