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A bet or a game? The Lottoland decision
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has ruled in favour of Lottoland Australia Pty Ltd, affirming that its disputed products fall under the exception of an Excluded Wagering Service as defined by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth), clarifying the distinction between ‘bets’ and ‘games’.
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Abhorrent violent content prohibited
Organizations hosting abhorrent violent material, such as terrorism, murder, torture, rape and kidnapping, now face hefty fines under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2019 (Cth), up to 50,000 penalty units or 10% of annual turnover.
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Domain name disputes – the case of eazyjet.com
Learn more about domain name disputes and the evidence required to establish confusion, rights, and bad faith. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) provide legal elements and remedies, and the implications of failing to respond to a complaint.
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EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) – How to comply
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to Australian entities processing personal data of European Union (EU) citizens/residents. It outlines principles, notification obligations, penalties for non-compliance, and requirements for cross-border data transfers.
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Legal challenges arising from data loss
Organisations must protect confidential data from external and internal threats. Learn steps to secure data, potential data breach implications, and how a data breach notification bill may require affected entities to notify consumers.
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Data Breach Bill 2016 – key data security considerations
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 has been passed, making notification of data breaches mandatory from 23 February 2018. Find out how this could affect you and what measures you can take to protect your data.
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Legal risks in the in-app purchase model
Software developers and publishers are offering users the chance to make In-App Purchases within their software, but there are legal risks involved. Learn how to protect yourself and your business by understanding the requirements of distribution platforms and Australian consumer law.
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Letting go of employees threatening to go to the media
When employees leak confidential information or threaten to go to the media, employers can face serious consequences. Find out what the Fair Work Commission says about this issue and what options employers have to protect themselves.
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What exactly is an advertising sign-off?
Injunctions are Court orders that can restrain almost any conduct. Prohibitory, Mandatory, and Ex Parte injunctions can be sought if serious question to be tried, urgency, damages would not suffice, and the balance of convenience favours the applicant.
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