Information Security and Privacy (INFO30006) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    Learning and Teaching Methods


    INFO30006 Information Security, Privacy and Transparency, 2018: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/subjects/info30006


    The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and group presentations/discussions. As preparation for the class, students will study theory and practical cases through academic readings, journalistic analyses from reputable outlets, podcasts, and documentaries/TEDx talks as part of their group activities. We attempt to bring in noteworthy guest speakers to share their experiences from ‘the inside’ when possible.


    Indicative Key Learning Resources


    Students will have access to lecture slides and notes on the subject’s LMS site. We do not use a prescribed textbook but will provide some essential readings and other resources for class sessions and workshops.


    Careers/Industry Links

    Whether students choose to follow a career path related to information security and privacy, this subject seeks to create an inherent awareness of issues to aid students’ confidence in participating in the broad public debate to help shape our future society; our rights as citizens, our obligations as employees, and our xxx as societies. Our guest lecturers will share their experiences from different corners of the world to aid in providing a more holistic picture of one of the biggest concerns of the “global nation” today.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationScience Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI
    MajorInformatics
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 14 March 2025