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The National Broadband Network is a massive project and we propose to issue the National Broadband Network Update regularly to give you a concise summary of what is happening.

This recent case dramatically changes our understanding of the scope of carrier powers and immunities under Schedule 3.

The operative parts of the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) came into effect on 10 April 2004. Almost exactly 2 years later, the Federal Court in Perth has handed down the first judgement arising from substantive proceedings under the Act.

These enforcement actions highlight the importance of early cooperation with the regulators to avoid the worst outcomes.

On 25 November 2020, the Privacy Commissioner determined that Flight Centre had interfered with the privacy of almost 7,000 customers by disclosing their personal information to third parties without consent: Flight Centre Travel Group (Privacy) [2020] AICmr 57.

Legislation to protect Australia's telecommunications networks from national security risks should be passed in 2017.

Telecommunications service providers in Australia must now collect and retain telecommunications data for a period of two years under recent amendments to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth).

Mobile apps could gather extensive amounts of personal information about the consumer, so must comply with the APPs.

A serious lesson for all parties is to beware of emails when negotiating commercial leases and to use them carefully.

The Productivity Commission recently released a draft report on its ongoing inquiry into the telecommunications USO.

Unwanted and unwelcome behaviour is increasingly occurring electronically through the use of newl media.

Federal Budget cuts have not affected the NBN and the Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy.

2020 could see significant regulatory and legal changes in the technology, media and telecommunications industries.

The ACMA is increasingly prepared to take action against "Send to Friend" campaigns, in breach of the Spam Act 2003.

The FBI and Apple are in a legal war for access to information on the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino attackers.

On 16 August 2006, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan released Guide to limiting liability in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) contracts with Australian Government agencies.

The court confirmed that the right of telecommunications carriers to undertake maintenance work is construed broadly.