Tomorrow is gTLD Reveal Day
It is anticipated that 1,900 applications have been made for new gTLDs. Information will be posted here tomorrow.
See also ICANN and here and WIPO LRO page.
Here's $10 off at Shoebuy.com
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Kim Dotcom on the offensive
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10809796
Papers state the FBI allegations "turn a blind eye to laws ... that provide a safe harbour" for businesses which work to remove any material which infringes copyright. It stated there was no law which allowed cloud storage companies to face criminal charges over the actions of users.
Papers state the FBI allegations "turn a blind eye to laws ... that provide a safe harbour" for businesses which work to remove any material which infringes copyright. It stated there was no law which allowed cloud storage companies to face criminal charges over the actions of users.
Does MegaUpload have a DMCA defence?
Google Posts Data as to copyright takedown notices
Google has decided to share its insights on copyright abuse amid a loudening outcry for a crackdown against online piracy that media companies have claimed is collectively costing them billions of dollars each year. The backlash inspired a piece of get-tougher legislation SOPA, that had the backing of most major music and move studios. The proposal caused dismay among major internet companies who feared the law would stifle free speech and innovation. The bill was abandoned four months ago after fierce high-tech opposition that included a one-day blackout of popular websites such as Wikipedia and an online petition drive spearheaded by Google.
See Google Data and SMH article
See Google Data and SMH article
Privacy Inquiries re Google
From The New York Times:
Google Privacy Inquiries Get Little Cooperation All sorts of private Internet communications were casually scooped up as Google Street View cars photographed the world’s streets. http://nyti.ms/Kx4aE2
Wrap up - current issues
John will be travelling interstate on Monday, so Carly will be taking his place for the last lecture.
This lecture will focus on current issues, using Facebook as a marketing case study. Have a look at the following articles to start with:
IPO articles and here
marketing - 10 examples
marketing tips
facebook marketing bible
What are the risks of using social media as a marketing tool?
This lecture will focus on current issues, using Facebook as a marketing case study. Have a look at the following articles to start with:
IPO articles and here
marketing - 10 examples
marketing tips
facebook marketing bible
What are the risks of using social media as a marketing tool?
Online contracting, creating websites
e-commerce
Establishing and operating websites
How is contracting online different to other transactions?
What special regulations are there / should there be to address these differences?
Consider:
- UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts (CUEIC)
- Electronic transactions legislation - Commonwealth, Queensland
- UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Ensuring enforceability of online contracts
Consider the differences between shrink wrap, click wrap and browse wrap agreements.
Where do website terms of use fit it? Consider some examples and the similarities / differences between them.
What is the impact of the unfair contracts legislation?
Establishing and operating websites
What do you need to be aware of (having regard to previous lectures)?
Copyright lecture
In this lecture we will focus on a number of important copyright decisions in Australia. However, you should also be familiar with:
Copyright Act, and amending legislation relevant to the Internet - Computer Programs, Digital Agenda, 2004 amendments
Law reform
Australian cases - Kazaa (piracy), MP3s4free (piracy), Fairfax (newspaper headlines), Ice TV (compilations/databases), Telstra (computer generated compilations), iiNet (ISP liability) and TV Now
US cases - Napster, Grokster
Recent news items - NSW police/Micro Focus, 92 year old pirate
Copyright/licensing bodies - Electronic Frontiers Australia, Creative Commons
Copyright Act, and amending legislation relevant to the Internet - Computer Programs, Digital Agenda, 2004 amendments
Law reform
Australian cases - Kazaa (piracy), MP3s4free (piracy), Fairfax (newspaper headlines), Ice TV (compilations/databases), Telstra (computer generated compilations), iiNet (ISP liability) and TV Now
US cases - Napster, Grokster
Recent news items - NSW police/Micro Focus, 92 year old pirate
Copyright/licensing bodies - Electronic Frontiers Australia, Creative Commons
Oracle v Google - verdict
Legal experts decipher Oracle-Google copyright verdict
http://cnet.co/J9Ycz5
Was the jury qualified? See Washington Post.
More details here.
http://cnet.co/J9Ycz5
Was the jury qualified? See Washington Post.
More details here.
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