This unit provides students with a broad understanding of a number of important legal issues relating to electronic commerce. Areas of study include (1) jurisdiction and enforcement issues; (2) contract formation on the Internet including elements of a valid e-commerce contract, incorporation of 'contractual' terms, and the Electronic Transactions Act 1999; (3) privacy and the internet; (4) consumer protection and e-commerce; and (5) intellectual property in cyberspace, with particular emphasis on copyright, trademarks, business method patents and domain names. -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Jani McCutcheon
