On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Irish legal system and sources of Irish law.
LO2
Demonstrate an understanding of how (i) contract, (ii) data protection, (iii) consumer, (iv) copyright and (v) advertising law apply in a digital economy.
LO3
Analyse problems and propose solutions by applying the law to specific situations.
LO4
Effectively communicate the relevant legal principles arising both orally and in writing.
LO5
Demonstrate an ability to appraise up-to-date knowledge with respect to the development of the law
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Overview of the Irish Legal System
Sources of Law
• Constitution/Legislation/EU/International Law/Precedent
• Court System
• Administration of Justice
Consumer Law
Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Acts –
• European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995
• Consumer Protection Act 1997 –
• Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014
• EC (Dir 2000/31/EC) Regulations 2003 - EU (Consumer Information Cancellation and Other RIghts) Regulations 2013.
Data Protection
Data Protection Act 2018
• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ('GDPR') - (S.I. 68/2003)
• E Privacy Regulations 2011 - (S.I. No. 336 of 2011).
Advertising
Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications in Ireland
• S.I. No. 483/2002 European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2002, as amended
Copyright
Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
• Copyright and other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019
Regulatory Agencies and their functions
Copyright and other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019
• Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
• ComReg
• Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland ('ASAI')
• Data Protection Commissioner.
Contract Law
Requirements for a valid contract
• Remedies for breach of contract
• Undue influence/Misrepresentation/Mistake
• E-Contracts
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Case Review
1,4,5
20.00
n/a
Other
Student will be provided with a case scenario(s) and must apply the legal principles to the case scenario and produce:
• Individual Presentation.
• Supporting paper.
• Reflection.
2,3,4,5
80.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment