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2009-2010 University Catalog

EC 531 - Law and Public Policy in E-commerce

Credits: 3
Cross-Listed with PUBP 726

Legal and policy framework applicable to using advanced communications and information technology. Reviews history of U.S. electronic communications regulation and current transformations. Covers international aspects of global networks, including WTO and WIPO international agreements; European privacy directives; and U.S. experiences. Gives overview of salient public policy issues associated with e-commerce deployment: Internet taxation, regulatory issues, digital divide, transborder data flow, spectrum allocation, privacy, authentication, policy, wireless, and UCITA. Includes lectures, guest speakers from government electronic commerce regulators, practical exercises, and hands-on demonstrations.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0