Advanced Certification in Information Technology and Social Media Law
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Online
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120 Days
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E-commerce revenues in India will increase by 5 times from USD 1.6 billion in 2012 to USD 8.8 billion in 2016.
Technology contracts worth $113 billion will be entered into in 2014 by Indian IT/ITES companies.
Information technology practice and technology litigation is fast emerging as one of the most lucrative practice areas. Lawyers and business consultants have immense opportunity to develop a thriving practice in the following emerging industries:
• E-commerce
• Social Media
• Data Security
• Cyber security
• E-discovery
• Online reputation management
• Software licensing
• Outsourcing
• Software as A Service (SAAS) and Cloud Computing
These industries need capable lawyers and professionals. One cannot become an effective IT lawyer just by studying the Information Technology Act. If you want to practice in this area, it is imperative to acquire a range of skills and industry perspectives. This course is built to fulfil this need. Learn to negotiate, draft and conduct IT due diligences. Acquire a deep understanding of the various IT industries and their legal needs.
Can you create legal strategy for technology disputes and technology-related risks?
Do you know how IT contracts work? Can you draft a Master Services Agreement, End-User License Agreement, a payment gateway agreement or a cloud computing agreement?
Can you advise a technology business on legal compliances and due diligence and how to handle personal information?
Can you conduct an IT and IP audit for a software company?
Do you know the rules for presenting electronic evidence before a court, or how to obtain and defend against e-discovery orders from a court?
What is the legal recourse for victims of email and phishing scams in India?
NUJS introduces the Advanced Certification in Information Technology and Social Media Law, which, for the first time brings practical insights from top information technology lawyers, successful businessmen and experienced investors.
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About this course
IT Law ever evolving. and the way it is taught in law schools is highly insufficient to equip law grduates with working on data theft, identity theft, creating a legal strategy for technology disputes and technology-related risks, conducting an IT and IP audit for a software company. This course imparts practical skills which will be highly relevant for a professional working in the IT industry. It will enable you to analyze and tackle legal and regulatory issues faced by IT companies and make a mark in a career in the IT industry.
This course is beneficial for lawyers, chartered accountants, company secretaries, businessmen and IT entrepreneurs, consultants and self-employed professionals, law students, information technology professionals, MBA and BBA students, engineering students.
The eligible candidate should be persuing or should have completed an undergraduate course from a recognised university/college in India or abroad.
Admissions will be made on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students will have access to the course materials for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase with an option to renew the access for a nominal fee.
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Subjects
- Information technology
- Social Media Law
- Cyberspace
- Neutrality
- Electronic Contracts
- Digital Signature
- Service Agreement
- Level Agreement
- Support Agreement
- EULA
Course programme
Module I -Introduction to Information Technology Law
Module II - Electronic Contracts and Digital signature
Module III - Cyber Crimes, Privacy and Data security
Module IV - E-Commerce and the law
Module V - Software-as-a-service (SAAS) and Licensing
Module VI - Technology Outsourcing
Module VII - Online reputation management
Advanced Certification in Information Technology and Social Media Law