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ACCC guide on business use of social media
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released a guide for businesses engaging with customers on social media, covering response times, substantiating claims and offering refunds. The guide takes into account the size of businesses and amount of followers when determining response times.
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Custom end user licence agreements for the iStore
Launching an App in the iStore? Developers can create a bespoke End User Licence Agreement to meet Apple’s minimum requirements. Learn more about creating legally binding terms and conditions, as well as the Apple guide, in this article.
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Selling into the EU – what do the cookie laws mean for your website?
The UK has adopted the European Union’s cookie laws, requiring website operators to obtain consent from users to save and use cookies. Fines can be imposed for non-compliance, so understanding the law is essential.
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Are your website’s terms and conditions legally binding?
Online contracts have legal implications and must adhere to consumer protection regulations. The Australian case of eBay International AG v Creative Festival Entertainment Pty Limited (ACN 098 183 281) [2006] FCA 1768 highlights the importance of understanding these regulations when drafting online contracts.
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Thumbs down to McDonald’s “send to friend” campaign
Businesses should be aware of their legal obligations when using ‘send to friends’ facilities to avoid potential liability for breach of anti-spam laws. Find out how one company faced legal action for failing to comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).
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How will the new Privacy laws affect your organisation?
What were the changes to the Privacy Act in 2014? Legislative changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) will come into effect on 12 March 2014. The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth) (Amendments) amends the Privacy Act by introducing:
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Agile software development contractual issues
This article examines Agile Contracts, legally binding agreements that outline roles and responsibilities for software development projects using Agile methodology. It covers key decisions, such as parties, payment milestones, warranties, and other considerations like gain sharing and budget escrow.
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User posts can be advertisements!
The Advertising Standards Board upholds the Code of Ethics for advertising and marketing communications. Decisions included user comments on social media being subject to the Code. Advertisers must take extra care to comply.
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Is your business ready for investors?
Want to attract investors? This article reveals the essential steps to make your business “investor ready.” From crafting a solid business plan to securing legal certainty, learn how to prepare your business for successful investment and stand out to potential backers.
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