LAW B7006 - Legal Compliance and Accountability

Module Details

Module Code: LAW B7006
Full Title: Legal Compliance and Accountability
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Colette Henry
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The module will introduce learners to key components of the law as applicable in the business environment.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify the forms of business organisation in Ireland and describe the characteristics of each.
MLO2 Explain the relevance of data protection to those in the IT industry.
MLO3 Identify legislation relevant to the IT industry.
MLO4 Distinguish between various forms of Intellectual Property relevant to the IT industry.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Business Forms
Distinction between a sole trader, partnership and private limited company. Overview of incorporation of a company. Company law compliance in Ireland.
Intellectual Property
Overview of law of Copyright, Database Rights and Trademarks in Ireland
Data Protection
The scope and relevance of data protection law to businesses and consumers.
Information Technology Legislation
Overview of the suite of legislation relevant to the IT industry.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work40.00%
Final Examination60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The student will be required to complete a single essay which will address a current legal issue.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The student will be required to complete a single essay which will address a current legal issue.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert Clarke, Shane Smyth & Niamh Hall. (2016), Intellectual Property Law in Ireland, 4th. Bloomsbury Professional, [ISBN: 9781780435411].
  • Rónán Kennedy and Maria Helen Murphy. (2017), Information and Communications Technology Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536962].
  • Anthony Thuillier and Cathy McDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources