Overview

The rapidly-growing capabilities and increasing presence of algorithms, machine-learning and AI-based systems raise pressing questions about the governance, ethics, and accountability of these technologies. This unit will guide you through the debates about the theories, principles, and values that should guide the development and use of digital technologies to ensure … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Evaluate legal principles and policy in light of ethical issues that arise in legal practice or the
administration of justice in the digital environment.

2.

Critically analyse information from a range of sources and formulate appropriate responses to
ethical and governance issues and potential risks related to the use of technology.

3.

Demonstrate understanding of fundamental legal challenges created by the intersection of
ethical, policy and governance mechanisms in the context of digital technology.

4.

Apply professional judgment to interpret legal conclusions and justify a considered opinion on
case studies in which ethics, policy and government inform the application of digital law.

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%.  

Workload requirements

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