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LW3TEC: Technology, Privacy and Internet Regulation
Module code: LW3TEC
Module provider: School of Law
Credits: 20
Level: Level 3 (Honours)
When you'll be taught: Semester 1
Module convenor: Dr Kyriaki Noussia, email: k.p.noussia@reading.ac.uk
Module co-convenor: Dr Vicky Kapogianni, email: v.kapogianni@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: Yes
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 21 May 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module explores the role of law in regulating technology, introducing students to technical concepts and considering the role, and limitations, of the law. It considers topics such as the regulation of technology and the internet; data protection; cybercrime; cryptocurrencies and cyber-enabled financial crime, but topics may vary year from year. Â
Aims:
This module provides students with an understanding of the challenges of regulating developing technologies and cyberspace, with a particular focus on issues relating to liberty, the internet and online environment, and the financial crime threats posed. The module domestic, international, and comparative perspective to examine specific legal problems that have arisen or been driven by technological development.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key legal issues concerning new technologies, data and information privacy, and the internet and apply this to critically evaluate current regulatory issues in these fields;Â
- Critically appraise sources and research material on differing regulatory theory in technology, privacy and cyberspace based on emerging issues in order to formulate coherent arguments that tackle the problems posed.Â
- Research and technology skills in preparing for and completing the seminars and assessments;Â
- High-level oral communication skills developed through reflective class discussion.Â
Module content
The module will cover emerging challenges relating to technology, privacy and cyberspace, such as:Â
- Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and financial regulationÂ
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- Cyber enabled financial crimeÂ
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- Internet regulationÂ
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
The module is delivered through lectures and workshops; the workshops will be interactive and require preparation to enable full participation in class discussions.Â
Study hours
At least 19 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
 Scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Lectures | 11 | ||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | 18 | ||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
 Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | 11 | ||
Other (details) | Blended activity | ||
 Placement and study abroad |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
 Independent study hours |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Independent study hours | 160 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Essay | 50 | 6 pages | Must be formatted in accordance with the School of Law Assessed Work Rules | |
Oral assessment | Presentation | 50 | 15 minutes |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
1 page essay planÂ
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Essay | 50 | 6 pages | Must be formatted in accordance with the School of Law Assessed Work Rules | |
Oral reassessment | Presentation | 50 |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.