Cyber Law

Students will gain a broad knowledge of constitutional, civil, criminal, and related legal considerations that arise in the context of work or citizenship in an increasingly cyber/digital world.   Whether the student seeks a career in the public or private sector, the student will gain insight into both the limits and authorities on government or private sector activities, from the creation and protection of intellectual property, to the investigation of unlawful cyber activities, to the considerations of cyber operations in an increasingly dangerous world.  This broadened awareness will help students successfully navigate and strengthen personal and professional choices as they move ahead.

Course Material

In this assignment we were asked to pretend we were an aide to a governor of a hypothetical state that had no privacy laws protecting personal data. This essay explains their importance and laws that should be made to defend it.

This assignment was similar to the first in that it was a hypothetical situation. This time it was conducting a research memo on a cybersecurity law so that a representative can better understand it and use that understanding to communicate with their constituents.