It’s not safe out there, especially on your own Facebook page
There is certainly a value to social networking websites. Some serve professional networking purposes (such as LinkedIn). And others, like Facebook, have proved to be an effective means of connecting...
View ArticleAustralian Constitution available for iPhone
Ever wanted a copy of the Australian Constitution when not at your desk? If so, you may be interested to hear that the full text of the Australian Constitution is now available for your iPhone (or iPod...
View ArticleDraft terms of reference for Australian “convergence” review released
The draft Terms of Reference for the Government’s review of the laws relating to the converged media and communications industry have been published. Part of a FAQ on the website of the Department for...
View ArticleEgyptian government shuts down the Internet—nearly
Only hours before major planned protests on Friday morning (28 January), the Egyptian government has shut down virtually all Internet access going in and out of Egypt, as well as SMS and Blackberry...
View ArticleCritical analysis or defamation?
What is the line between academic criticism of a work and defamatory statements about the author? A French court is currently considering this issue. In 2007, a book review website,...
View ArticleConvergence review terms of reference announced
The final terms of reference for the upcoming Convergence Review to be conducted by the Australian government have been announced, following on the draft terms of reference provided for public comment...
View ArticleJournal editor wins defamation action in French court
Professor Joseph Weiler has won the defamation action brought against him in a French court, which I discussed last month here. So far I have not been able to find any more details about the ruling,...
View ArticleThe French Republic v Weiler: further details
Professor Joseph Weiler has now written about the judgment in the criminal libel case brought against him in a French court. A decision was handed down by the Tribunal de Grand Instance de Paris on 3...
View ArticleYouTube’s Copyright school: will it prevent infringement?
One of the problems with enforcing copyright in the digital environment is that there is a seemingly infinite amount of content online, free for the taking (if you don’t count broadband internet fees)....
View ArticleConvergence review invites submissions
The Australian government’s Convergence Review Committee has released a Framing Paper and invited public submissions on what principles should guide the review over the next year. The principles...
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