ArticleNinja defamed?This month's blow-up in the eSports world involved star player 'Ninja', online gaming platform Twitch, and - pornography.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers
ArticlePolice serve an Intervention Order via Facebook: Social media as the next frontier in legal process?In an Australian first, Victoria Police has served an intervention order using Facebook. The offender had harassed his former partner on the social networking site two days after the expiration of an earlier intervention order.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClayton Utz
ArticleSub Judice Contempt 2.0: When and How a Court May Make Orders Requiring Online Content Hosts to Remove Material From Their Websites in Order to Prevent Prejudice to the Administration of JusticeA discussion of the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal in Fairfax Digital v District Court.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleThe National Broadband NetworkProposed legislation requiring the disclosure of carriers' commercially sensitive information brings the National Broadband Network one step closer.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentTruman Hoyle
ArticleWebsite Blocking Orders Used To Block…Apps?: Court Blocks More Websites And Streaming AppIn April and June 2018, the Federal Court of Australia ordered Australian ISPs to block access to an additional 40+ websites including those used in connection with the subscription streaming app "HD Subs". AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDavies Collison Cave
ArticleWhat's wrong with Whatsapp?Communicating through online services other than email and SMS is on the rise, and for many people, it is now the norm.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleMetadata issue goes to Federal CourtThe issue of whether metadata constitutes "personal information" for privacy law purposes still remains uncertain.AustraliaPrivacyHolding Redlich
ArticlePrivacy by Design: Developing a Mobile App - Part IBusinesses launching or updating a mobile app should take steps to incorporate better privacy practices in their apps.AustraliaPrivacyHolley Nethercote
ArticlePrivacy by Design: Developing a Mobile App - Part IIWhen any personal information is collected from users, entities must notify users of the matters set out in APP 5.AustraliaPrivacyHolley Nethercote
ArticleA Christmas miracle! Santa's use of TAR (Technology Assisted Review) at Christmas?Santa may use TAR (a form of artificial intelligence) to read the letters and leave time to make all the toys. Maybe .AustraliaTechnologyKordaMentha
ArticleDouble-extortion: an evolution of ransomwareA double extortion ransomware incident is when a threat actor implements multiple measures to demand the ransom payment.AustraliaTechnologyGilchrist Connell
ArticleInternet Regulation - End Of Cross-Border Restrictions On Gambling Activities?Today’s High Court decision in Betfair & Anor -v- Western Australia is a watershed in the regulation of betting exchanges and other wagering and sportsbetting operators as well as other Internet businesses in Australia.GlobalMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleDomain Name Transfer Made EasierAs of 1 June 2008, a new and more flexible registrant transfer policy comes into effect, allowing domain name registrants to transfer their domain name licence to another eligible entity for any reason. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyNicholas Weston
ArticleSoftware patents in New Zealand: you'll know one when you see itThe NZ government proposed an amendment to the Patents Bill, maybe to effect an end to software patents in New Zealand.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleThe launch of .au direct: an entirely new domainThis extension will allow you to register your domain name preceding .au, for example: mycompany.au or newdomain.au.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTrade Mark Owners Not Happy As Facebook Introduces Personalised URLsIf you thought you had your suite of domain names protected, think again. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleQuick tip for protecting your brand - domain namesOnline shopping is now mainstream and businesses must maximise their online presence in order to compete effectively.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSwaab Attorneys
ArticleThe 2016 Census, your small business and privacyThe 2016 Census was meant to be to a seminal moment in our history, but all the publicity related to privacy concerns.AustraliaPrivacyCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
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