Privacy Act Amendment Bill *

Australia - November 30 2012
The long awaited privacy enhancing protection bill, the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 (the Bill), was passed by Federal Parliament on 29 November 2012.

Co-authors: Stephen Watts, Patrick Fair, Adrian J. Lawrence.

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Australian privacy breach notification *

Australia - October 19 2012
On 17 October 2012, the Attorney-General's Department launched a discussion paper entitled, "Australian Privacy Breach Notification".

Co-authors: Patrick Fair, Adrian J. Lawrence.

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ACTA for the axe? *

European Union, Global - July 27 2012
In our last edition of our Digital Media Update we reported that the EU Parliament was due to make its decision on the ratification of this multi-national treaty which is aimed at standardising IP infringement protection measures ("ACTA"). 

Co-authors: Steve Holmes.

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EU Commission's proposal for a directive on collective rights management *

European Union - July 27 2012
The Commission's proposal aims to establish a legal framework for the collective management of rights that are administered by collecting societies on behalf of rights holders. 

Co-authors: Steve Holmes.

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Report of the independent media inquiry released *

Australia - June 14 2012
Stephen Conroy, the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, has released the Report of the Independent Media Inquiry.

Co-authors: Toby Patten.

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