LGLS 2500U – Information and Privacy Law

Information and privacy law examines two intersecting yet separate areas of law: privacy law and information law. The privacy law portion of the course will consider the privacy rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, public and private sector legislation such as the Privacy Act and the Protection of Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the development of other causes of action addressing invasion of privacy by individuals. The information law portion will address the principles of open government and open justice, along with analysis of access to information legislation. The interplay between the two areas of law will be a persistent theme throughout the course.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): LGLS 1000U
Credit restriction(s): LGLS 3500U
Note(s): Contact hours may consist of a variety of instructional methods.