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Module title:Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age
Module codeECM1407
Module lecturers:Dr Marcos Oliveira
Module credits:15

The module aims to provide you with the tools to reflect upon your role in the interface between digital technologies and society and on the moral and ethical use of information and information systems. By taking this module, you will become aware of your legal responsibilities and rights as an IT professional and as a user of digital technologies. The module will cover ethical theories, computer law and professional codes of conduct, and will address the ways in which broader areas of law (e.g. defamation, contracts, privacy and freedom of information legislation) impact upon technology users and IT professionals.

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.