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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.
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Swiss company hands over user data
A Court order in Switzerland raises questions about Australian law enforcement’s ability to access encrypted data. This article explores the legislative perspective on accessing private or business communications, and the steps taken to protect transmitted information.
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Director identification numbers now a reality
The Federal Government has passed a law requiring all directors to obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN). Learn more about the implications of this law, including the potential penalties for non-compliance.
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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.
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Parliament passes Government surveillance bill
The Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2021 added three (3) warrants, allowing law enforcement to access data and take control of online accounts to obtain evidence of serious online crime.
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Data breach compliance and response plans
Dundas Lawyers create tailored data breach response plans to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Plans include actions, registers, records, tests and tasks. Get an obligation-free and confidential discussion to learn more.
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Are email trackers admissible as evidence?
The Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) is silent, but the Court considers email trackers and read receipts as evidence in civil and intellectual property litigation. As seen in Jaffari v Grabowski [2013] NSWCA 114, sender’s receipt of confirmation of email relay is a matter for the recipient.
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Is AI recognized as an inventor under the Patents Act 1990?
The ruling of Thaler v Commissioner of Patents [2021] FCA 879 has opened the door for artificial intelligence-created inventions to be eligible for patent protection. Learn more about the implications of this groundbreaking decision.
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Software royalties and income tax – explained
Discover how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)’s draft Taxation Ruling 2021/D4 could affect your business. Learn more about the expanded scope of what is considered a royalty for income tax purposes and the potential tax implications.
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