Privacy and Trust | Federation University

ITECH7620 Privacy and Trust

The impacts of cyber-attacks and hacking can have enormous negative effects on organisations, society, and civilians in terms of financial loss and threats to privacy and security. In this increasingly digital world, trust, transparency, and accountability are key tenets for the safeguarding of sensitive information when sharing digital data and services. This unit will cover fundamental laws and principles governing information privacy and security as well as cyber risk assessment, mitigation, and management. We will also cover computational principles, methods, and mechanisms related to trust and privacy for safeguarding sensitive applications and services. You will also gain knowledge of digital trust, sharing the responsibility across connected devices and services, and understanding the types of partnerships that enable them.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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