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The ACCC warns that scammers are getting better and better at hacking into travel websites to divert holiday bookings.

Have a social media policy in place to enable you to take appropriate action if an employee misbehaves on social media.

Proposed changes have the potential to significantly change the legal landscape for ISPs and online content providers.

Anyone can now apply to register a new gTLD, so brand owners need to be vigilant in protecting their trade mark rights.

The Security and Stability Advisory Committee of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers which administers domain names has launched a probe into the practice of what it calls domain name "front running".

Only the registration of a trade mark can afford a business that exclusivity or a monopoly in the use of a brand name.

Recently, there has been an increase in so-called "scams" involving apparent IP-related companies sending misleading letters to applicants and owners of IP rights in an attempt to extract money from those persons. A number of official intellectual property organisations, including the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), have recognised this issue and distributed warnings against these scams.

The bill follows some European countries, to allow copyright owners to apply for a blocking injunction against an ISP. .

Where development of software is subcontracted out, you have a legal right to use the software, but you do not own it.

The publication of photos on Twitter or on other web pages does not entitle anyone to use or republish those photos.

This decision confirmed the Australian approach to liability for defamation in hyperlinked material posted on a website.

These channels aim to provide informational 'how to' videos, allowing the unrepresented to navigate the court system.

Now you've drafted your message, but it's not ready yet – it cannot be sent unless the recipients have provided consent.

On 7 February 2007, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released guidelines relating to its new enforcement powers introduced by the Communications Legislation Amendment (Enforcement Powers) Act 2006.

The inquiry will examine the impact of digital platforms on competition in the media and advertising services markets.

The likely approach of the ACCC inquiry, and its areas of focus, will become clearer when the issues paper is released.