Internet law

  • Overview of the Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 (Cth)

    Overview of the Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 (Cth)

    Australian government proposed the Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 (Cth) (Bill) to enforce mandatory reporting of ransomware payments. Penalties of up to $110,000 for non-compliance.

  • Hermès sues artist over NFT “Birkin” bags

    Hermès sues artist over NFT “Birkin” bags

    Explore the implications of virtual artworks created with the help of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how this has caused a legal battle between a renowned fashion house and an American artist. Learn more about the copyright and trade mark infringement issues, and the implications of this case for the future of digital art.

  • The new Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021

    The new Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021

    The Australian Government has introduced a Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021 to protect Australians who use social media. Find out what measures are included in the bill and how it could help protect you from online trolls.

  • 7-Eleven customer survey: implied consent?

    7-Eleven customer survey: implied consent?

    The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner found 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd are in breach of the Australian Privacy Principles (APP’s). Learn more about the findings, implications, and how businesses can comply with the APP’s.

  • Can social media chat logs be documents in Federal Court?

    Can social media chat logs be documents in Federal Court?

    The Federal Court has addressed the hearsay rule exception of using a log from an instant messaging platform to prove the identity of the sender, date, time of the message, and contents of the statement.

  • Online business promotion and liability for third-party comments

    Online business promotion and liability for third-party comments

    Businesses hosting online discussion forums must be aware of the potential for hefty damages claims if they fail to remove defamatory comments made by third parties. Find out more about the implications of the High Court case of Australian New Channel Pty Ltd v Voller [2021] HCA 27.

  • The Australian Cyber Law Map – overview

    The Australian Cyber Law Map – overview

    The Australian Cyber Law Map provides clarity on ever-changing legal landscape, covering commercial enterprises, cyber offences, infrastructure, international law, national security and personal rights. A source for understanding laws and providing safety/security in the digital age.

  • Explaining Australia’s Media Bargaining Code

    Explaining Australia’s Media Bargaining Code

    The News Media Bargaining Code (NMBC) is quickly moving through Parliament and looks likely to become law. It requires digital platforms, such as Facebook and Google, to negotiate remuneration with News Companies for providing their media services. Non-compliance could result in hefty civil penalties.

  • Kogan fined $310k for Spam Act breaches

    Kogan fined $310k for Spam Act breaches

    Kogan Australia Pty Ltd has been issued a hefty penalty and an enforceable undertaking for not complying with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth). Find out what this means for your business and what the consequences are for failing to comply.

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