SOC 305Socio-Legal Approaches to Privacy in Contemporary Contexts

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology
Cross-listed: LS 305

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to privacy as a socio-legal concept and to major debates surrounding privacy in contemporary contexts. National and international frameworks for the regulation of privacy will be examined and may include analysis of major cases in privacy law.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - LS101 - Introduction to Legal Studies (0.50)
  - SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
  - SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- Students must be in level 3A or higher

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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