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Starting uni when you haven't studied for years can be a formidable and frustrating experience, but with a bit of extra info and some study survival hacks you can turn your life experience into uni success. Designed specifically for mature aged students at Griffith University, this textbook will help you better understand how your experience maps to studying at uni and includes tips on balancing your life and uni, understanding what uni will involve, study skills you will need, tips on tech and mistakes to avoid.

Introducing: “InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law” by Dr. David Tuffley

This textbook is a comprehensive guide to IT governance, policy, ethics and law for students, practitioners and researchers. It covers the latest developments and best practices in the field, with a focus on the ethical, legal and social implications of IT. The textbook is divided into nine chapters, each covering a key topic in IT governance, policy, ethics and law. The chapters are:

Chapter 1: IT Governance Frameworks. This chapter introduces the concept and importance of IT governance, and reviews the main frameworks and standards for IT compliance and data retention.

Chapter 2: Cybersecurity and Data Protection. This chapter explores the challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity and data protection in the digital age, and discusses the international and national regulations and guidelines for privacy, data transfers, data breach notification, AI accountability and ethical hacking.

Chapter 3: Cloud Computing and Outsourcing. This chapter examines the benefits and risks of cloud computing and outsourcing, and explains the contractual and legal issues involved in these arrangements.

Chapter 4: Digital Ethics and Responsible AI. This chapter analyzes the ethical principles and values that should guide the design, development and use of digital technologies and AI, and addresses the topics of algorithm bias, emerging technologies, whistleblower protection and AI art.

Chapter 5: Intellectual Property and Copyright. This chapter explains the basic concepts and types of intellectual property rights, and explores the challenges and solutions for digital rights management, open-source software licensing and fair use.

Chapter 6: E-Gov and Digital Transformation. This chapter describes the role and impact of IT in government and public administration, and highlights the best practices and case studies of e-government, citizen engagement, smart cities and remote work.

Chapter 7: Impact of IT on Society. This chapter assesses the positive and negative effects of IT on society, culture and human behavior, and covers the topics of social media, technology for social good, accessibility and inclusion.

Chapter 8: Employee IT Usage and Policies. This chapter discusses the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers regarding IT usage in the workplace, and provides guidance on how to create effective IT policies that balance privacy, security and productivity.

Chapter 9: IoT Security and Privacy. This chapter explores the security and privacy issues related to the Internet of Things (IoT), and covers the topics of IoT ethics, biometric data usage, data localization and sovereignty.

The textbook is written in plain English to make it accessible to a wide audience, without compromising on accuracy or rigor. It also includes learning objectives, key terms, review questions, case studies, exercises and references at the end of each chapter to enhance the learning experience.

In today’s competitive IT industry, technical skills alone are no longer enough to succeed. This book teaches essential soft skills that transform technical professionals into complete IT leaders. You will master clear communication for diverse audiences, build strong teams through collaboration and conflict resolution, and solve complex problems with structured thinking. The guide covers time management techniques, project management fundamentals, and stakeholder delivery methods. Additional modules address professional ethics, customer relations, cultural awareness, leadership influence, and personal growth. These practical skills complement your technical knowledge, creating competitive advantages in today’s IT industry. The book provides frameworks, tools, and strategies that help you advance your career, lead projects successfully, and adapt to changing workplace demands.

This textbook introduces students to the disciplines of criminology and criminal justice, using contemporary Australian examples to combine theory with practical applications and hands on research project. In the first section of the book, students will examine the nature of crime and how it is defined and measured in contemporary society. In the next section of the book, students will learn about the different criminological theories that guide our understanding of contemporary crime problems. In the final section of the book, students will examine criminal justice responses to learn how criminal justice agencies use these theoretical approaches to produce meaningful practical solutions. This textbook provides several benefits for novice criminology and criminal justice students, including prioritizing diversity and representation within each chapter. Interviews with researchers and practitioners help to make the textbook information come to life, offering critical insights into cutting-edge research and real-world illustrations of frontline criminal justice practices and policies. Students can gauge their comprehension of the chapter content with self-administered quizzes. Collectively, this interactive textbook enables students to advance their knowledge of criminology and criminal justice by drawing on the expertise of leaders in the field while applying local examples to this global discipline.

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