LS 435Cybercrime and Digital Harm

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Legal Studies
Cross-listed: SOC 435

When it runs

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An examination of theoretical perspectives and empirical developments surrounding cybercrime, digitally-mediated harms, and associated regulatory responses. A range of topics may be explored, including hacking, technology facilitated abuse, (dis)information, censorship, human rights, and cybersecurity.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
- Enrolled in 4G-Legal Studies, H-Legal Studies, or Legal Studies Minor

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- LS496
- SOC430

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
SEM 001	3957	22 / 23	TTh 11:30–12:50

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
SEM 001	4135	0 / 23	TTh 08:30–09:50
SEM 701	1623	22 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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