LAW 3603 - Surveillance and Big Data

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

This course will explore the implications of the new intensive data gathering arising from the ubiquitous media technologies that surround us. It will cover theories of surveillance and then look at the practices of data gathering and consider the impact on areas such as freedom of expression, privacy, and identity. The course will consider the governance of surveillance and then compare current policy regimes towards big data use in Australia, the US, the UK and the EU. The prevalence of predictive algorithms and the uses to which they are being put will be interrogated, and the possibilities for future policy directions explored, with an emphasis on the areas of transparency and accountability.

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Course Details

Course Code	LAW 3603
Course	Surveillance and Big Data
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Law School
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate Law (LLB)
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	LAW 1501
Assumed Knowledge	LAW 1501
Assessment	Assessment in this course will include a combination of the following: Online test(multiple choice), Online wiki(1500 words), Tutorial participation and 3000 word essay.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Melissa de Zwart

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the role of digital media in shaping new practices around surveillance and privacy.
2. Understand theories about how surveillance works in society.
3. Understand the role of law in creating mechanisms of transparency and accountability .
4. Understand the role of policy in creating mechanisms of transparency and accountability.
5. Understand different regulation schemes in place across the globe.
6. Understand the ways everyday practices are translated into data used by commercial and government organisations.
7. Understand how the performance of identity is shaped through practices of surveillance.
8. Understand how the practices of everyday media use are articulated with larger policy and law regimes.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There will be no set text books, but a reader will be created and students will need to access online videos outside of class times.

Online Learning

The MyUni site will host lecture recordings, additional readings and video links.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures supported by problem solving tutorials with focus on small group discovery learning experiences.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1x2 hour lecture per week
1x1 hour tutorial per week
6 hours reading per week
2 hours research per week
2 hours assignment preparation per week

Learning Activities Summary

Weekly content will be announced at the start of the semester. It will cover selected areas from the list below.

The Data-based Self: social media and identity

Theories of surveillance 1: Foucault

Theories of surveillance 2: Deleuze

Big Data: predictive algorithms. Case study on anti-discrimination law

Big Data: data retention and analysis – policies and practicies

Privacy and privacy law

Comparative regulation of data: Aust. US, UK, EU

Corporations, consumers and data: impacts of targeting

Surveillance and governance: NSA, 5 eyes, and Edward Snowden

Surveillance and governance: Drones

Looking forward: responses and solutions

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small Group Discovery Experience is embedded throughout this course. All seminars will be run with periods of time spent in small groups, where students will work on problems and exercises together under the supervision and in discussion with the Course Coordinator.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Item	% of final mark	Due Date
Online Test (Multiple Choice)	10%	24 March 2016
Online Wiki (1500 words)	30%	15 April 2016
Tutorial Attendance & Participation	10%	Ongoing
3000 Word Essay	50%	9 June 2016

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance in seminars is compulsory.

Assessment Detail

Multiple Choice Test: an early low stakes piece of assessmen based on course readings and lecture material - 10% weighting.

1500 word wiki entry: an online entry made with relevance to the subject area, which may include embedded multi-media material and links- 30% weighting.

Tutorial participation: students engage in interaction in class activities and the cooperative sharing of materials and information - 10% weighting.

3000 word essay: students will be required to write a 3000 word research essay on a question relating to surveillance and data which will be theoretically framed and draw on research in the fields of media, policy and law. - 50% weighting.

All pieces of assessment are compulsory and non-redeemable.

Submission

Submissions of the wiki and online quiz will be via MyUni. Further instructions will be provided via MyUni.
Submission of the assignment will be via Turnitin in MyUni. Furher detailed instructions will be provided via MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Student Support
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Practical advice and strategies for students to master reading, writing, note-taking, time management, oral presentation skills, referencing techniques and exam preparation for success at university through seminars, workshops and individual consultations.

For more information please check out the Writing Centre website at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/

Lex Salus Program

Lex Salus was founded in 2013 by Adelaide Law School Wellbeing officers Ms Corinne Walding, Ms Kellie Toole and Dr Mark Giancaspro. Lex Salus is an initiative of the Adelaide Law School aimed at raising law student awareness of the importance of mental, physical and nutritional health across all year levels of the degree, and of the various counselling, disability and equity services both within and outside the University that can provide help. Research shows that law students, both in Australia and in many jurisdictions around the world, experience the highest levels of stress, anxiety and depression out of any other discipline. Many do not get enough sleep, maintain a healthy diet or achieve a realistic work/life balance. Making matters worse, they are unwilling or afraid to speak up for fear of feeling 'weak' or because of the negative stigma that attaches to seeking help. Lex Salus is dedicated to tackling these problems head-on.

Counselling Service

The University Counselling Service provides a free and confidential service to all enrolled students. We encourage you to contact the Counselling service on 8313 5663 to make an appointment to deal with any issues that may be affecting your study and life. More information is available at https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/.
Policies & Guidelines
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Further information regarding the Law School Policies and Procedures in relation to Supplementary Assessment, Extensions, and Remarks etc can be found at:

https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/law-school/policies-and-procedures

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Academic honesty is an essential aspect of ethical and honest behaviour, which is central to the practice of the law and an understanding of what it is to be a lawyer.
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