Law
Internet Law and Regulation
Module code: M3111
Level 6
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework
On this module, you’ll explore the legal challenges raised by the Internet. You’ll examine how it became a core part of modern life and how legal frameworks apply to global digital space.
You’ll focus on key areas of governance and new accountability frameworks by analysing:
- domestic law
- european law
- international law
- case law.
You’ll also explore legal issues surrounding:
- platform regulation
- emerging technologies such as AI
- the intersection of internet law with individual rights, such as freedom of expression and privacy.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the key literature and academic debates on how legal frameworks apply to the internet
- Evidence an understanding of internet’s history and architecture and their relationship to the law
- Evidence an understanding of the legal frameworks that govern the internet and how they interact with other areas of law
- Demonstrate an applied knowledge of internet law and regulation, with the ability to analyse scenarios and identify potential solutions