IS80863: Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems (ODeL)

This module aims to explain the influence of law and government on computing practices, describe the defining characteristics of computing as a profession, analyze the role of professional bodies and human resource issues in shaping ethical responsibilities, and evaluate the impact of legislation, intellectual property rights, data protection, privacy, internet governance, computer crime, and environmental concerns on the development and use of information technology. By engaging with these themes, students will be able to critically apply ethical and legal principles to real-world computing scenarios, ensuring responsible professional practice in a rapidly evolving digital society.