As more information is kept, used and shared electronically, the risk of it ending up in the wrong hands is increased.

Employers should develop a clear social media policy to regulate the use of TikTok and other applications in worktime.

The Dispute Resolution Service Policy (DRSP) for .nz domain name registrations does not provide for an award of costs.

New Zealand has recently adopted a new dispute resolution procedure for resolving .nz domain name disputes. Under the new procedure, you can lodge a complaint with InternetNZ where a third party has registered or is using a domain name that is identical or similar to a name in which you have rights. This came into effect on 1 June 2006.

In 5 years, the DRSP has resolved 76 complaints.

The New Zealand Copyright Act 1994 (the Act) is now under review. The review has got underway in earnest with the November release of a 126-page Issues Paper by the Ministry of Business, Innovation...

The judgment does not enhance property interests, but it increases the risks if improperly dealing with electronic data.

This article looks at the pros and cons of employee internet access and what can be done to develop a policy around it.

A look at how valuable information regarding competitors can be obtained from tracking intellectual property.

The Domain Name Commission proposes to extend the ".nz" domain name by allowing registrations at the "second level".

Despite the best efforts of brand owners, customs authorities and enforcement agencies, the numbers relating to global counterfeiting remain mind boggling. Data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development indicates that international trade in counterfeit and pirated goods grew to more than $250 billion in 2008 (almost 2% of world trade) up from $200 billion in 2007.

Online marketplaces or auction sites, such as Ebay and Trade Me, see millions of transactions every year.

The Act aims to curb cyberbullying, damaging electronic communications spread by emails, texts or social media posts.

This article looks at some of the implications of open source licences and certain terms, in the cloud environment.

This issue discusses the protection and remedies available to an innocent party against the misuse of electronic data.

The future of software patents in New Zealand following an almost unanimous rejection of a proposal to exclude computer-implemented inventions from patentability in a recent public consultation.

The article discusses domain names - what they are, why they are important, and how rights in them can be obtained.

Common risks arising from a remote workforce, how to minimise the risk of a cyberattack and how to respond if attacked.

The Reserve Bank considers how new technology is disrupting traditional methods of making payments and borrowing money.