Module Identifier
LAM2820
Module Title
THE LAW RELATING TO E-COMMERCE
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr David A Poyton
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Seminars / Tutorials 20 Hours. Seminar. 10 x 2 hour seminars
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Essay: 3,000 words  40%
Semester Assessment oral presentation  Course Work:  20%
Semester Assessment Essay: 3,000 words  40%

Learning Outcomes

In the modern international business environment a sound knowledge of the legal problems associated with electronic commerce is essential. The principal aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues relating to electronic commerce, including how to deal with them and how to avoid them. Students will be encouraged to address the conceptual issues arising from the application of legal principles to the electronic business environment. Students will also be introduced to existing and proposed legal controls of commercial activity conducted via this medium. In addition to demonstrating a high level of understanding and knowledge of the relevant legal problems students will also be expected to analyse legal problems and suggest solutions.

Content

Module Outline
For an increasing number of enterprises, conducting commercial transactions via the Internet has become an integral part of business life. The ability to identify and analyse the related legal issues is a vital skill for the business lawyer. This module provides students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the internationally emerging legal environment relating to electronic commerce. This will include a study of the approach adopted by the European Union and the UK as well as within the international business community. Specific issues which will be covered include jurisdiction and choice of law, electronic contracting, electronic payment methods and digital cash, and consumer protection.

Syllabus
1. Cross border issues
Jurisdiction
Governing Law

2. Contracting Electronically
Electronic Signatures
Making the Contract

3. Liability of Intermediaries

4. Consumer Issues
Security, confidentiality and Data Protection
Distance Selling
Exemption clauses

5. International Regulation of financial Services
Internet Banking
Digital cash
Fraud and anti-money laundering provisions

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7