LAW 5230 - Information Privacy and Security

Rapid developments in information technologies have resulted in heightened concern with information security in every area of business and government practice. This course will explore the laws and practices affecting personal privacy in a digital age and the information security needs of all those maintaining substantial and potentially sensitive records. Topics include internet privacy, including issues related to anonymity commercial profiling, spam, hacking and viruses; database privacy in areas such as medical and financial records; identity theft; and the relationship of law enforcement to privacy including issues related to wiretapping surveillance, and counter-terrorism.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3