Law, Technology and Global Business
This course deals with a wide range of electronic commerce law issues in a global setting. The Australian and international approaches to regulating cyberspace and the Internet are discussed. Topics include: electronic data interchange, jurisdictional analysis of business transaction, distributed ledger technology (blockchange), bitcoin and smart contracts, electronic sale of goods, artificial intelligence and legal implications globally, the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce, the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts (New York, 2005) and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (2017), electronic letters of credit, the electronic use of trade and business names including domain names, security of electronic transactions, encryption, audit practices, computer and electronic fraud and crime, and consumer protection.
Who is the course designed for
Our CPD courses are available to professionals interested in contemporary legal issues.
Whether you're looking to acquire CPD points, expand your knowledge in a specific area of the law, or gain a general understanding of legal issues impacting your profession, our courses will equip you to go further in every possible future.
Style of learning
Our CPD participants benefit from small class sizes which encourage group discussion and debate, and 1-on-1 access to industry experts and leading researchers.
Location
This course is delivered at UQ St Lucia campus.
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Enrolment options
Register for Continuing Professional Development
Enrollment for 2024 has now closed.
Enrol as a part of a Masters degree program
This course is part of the Masters of Laws postgraduate program.
CPD enrolment closes two weeks prior to the course start date.
No entry requirements apply, you are not required to submit assessment and your course participation cannot be used as academic credit towards a degree qualification.
Our courses count toward Queensland Law Society Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if you can demonstrate relevance to your legal practice.
