Optus wins a landmark cloud service copyright case *

Australia - February 1 2012
Optus successfully defended cross-claims for copyright infringement brought by the NRL, AFL and Telstra in relation to Optus' "cloud-based PVR" service, known as Optus TV Now.

Co-authors: Paul Forbes.

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ACMA considers privacy implications of material sourced from Facebook *

Australia - January 25 2012
On 19 December 2011, the ACMA conducted an investigation into the use of Facebook content by a major free-to-air television provider during a local news broadcast.

Co-authors: Adrian J. Lawrence.

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A privacy cause of action? *

Australia - January 25 2012
On 18 November 2011, submissions closed on the Federal Government's issues paper: A Commonwealth Statutory Cause of Action for Serious Invasion of Privacy. 

Co-authors: Adrian J. Lawrence.

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New EU privacy developments *

European Union - January 25 2012
The implementation period for EU countries subject to a May 2011 E-Privacy directive that requires stricter controls on cookies has ended.

Co-authors: Adrian J. Lawrence.

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Intermediary liability - Australia *

Australia - January 25 2012
The debate surrounding intermediary liability for copyright infringement in an online context continues, both in Australia and in many foreign jurisdictions.

Co-authors: Adrian J. Lawrence.

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