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Description This course considers the regulation of cyberspace. In 2008 there will be a particular consideration of future directions for the entertainment industries: Arts, Film, Broadcasting, Music, Gaming and Telecommunications. Innovation and technological convergence creates opportunities for new and enhanced leisure and social activities. These developments raise controversies in the industries affecting old media regulation, intellectual property laws, cultural policy, free speech, content regulation, competition and innovation policy. Regulation via national law reform, international treaties, industry bodies, industry standards, opinion makers, and technologies of control (digital rights management DRM, surveillance, tracking) are considered.
LLM Specialisation Recommended Prior Knowledge None
Course Objectives A candidate who has successfully completed this subject should:
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Course Texts Prescribed Recommended Resources Refer to Course Outline provided by lecturer at the beginning of session.
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