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IST5131 The Information Society
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND SECURITY SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

The Information Society will provide an introduction to the concept of information and to the processes whereby it is transferred in society. Aspects of access, equity and ethical issues in relation to information services are examined. The unit looks at the policy, legal, technological and social environment in which information services operate. Current issues in information provision such as privacy, censorship and freedom of information will be considered.



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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014