Law stories - Page 5
NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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digital transformation
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government
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law
The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.
GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.
Carter Holt cladding 'inherently defective', appeal court hears
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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edutech
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schools
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law
Carter Holt Harvey faces lawsuit over defective cladding used in 880 school buildings. Ministry of Education seeks to recoup costs.
Don't lose your job with one quick tweet
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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social media
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law
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aras
Social Media and the Law is the newly published book that covers a variety of topics and is said to be essential reading for the business community.
Guilty classes
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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law
Brazilian police deploy 'RoboCop' sunglasses with facial recognition to scan crowds, promising enhanced security ahead of major events.
UK juror jailed for researching defendant online
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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facebook
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law
UK juror Theodora Dallas jailed for contempt after online search on defendant, sparking debate on technology's role in justice.
Legal threats halt Steve Jobs action figure
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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law
Under legal pressure, a Hong Kong company drops its Steve Jobs action figure after outcry from family and Apple lawyers.
Texas juror sentenced for befriending defendant on Facebook
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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facebook
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social media
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law
Texas juror gets community service for Facebook friendship attempt with case defendant, flouting court's social media rules.
File-sharing protests gathering steam
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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government
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facebook
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law
Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.
Law commission completes privacy review
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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data privacy
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law
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internetnz
Law Commission's final report rethinks NZ's privacy laws, stressing data breach notifications and tighter telemarketing rules to protect Kiwis.
The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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uc
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twitter
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law
New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.
Internet a-Twitter with super-injunction scandal
Tue, 24th May 2011
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social media
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twitter
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law
UK in uproar as footballer sues Twitter over super-injunction breach, igniting debate on free speech and privacy laws.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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physical security
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law
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intellectual property
Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.
ACTA details now available online
Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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law
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copyright
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nz government
As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.
America under the gun
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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law
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politics
America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.
An online gold mine
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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cloud services
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law
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history
Discover a treasure trove of NZ history and literature at Victoria University's free online library, the NZ Electronic Text Centre.
Forum to counter ACTA secrecy
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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law
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telco
The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.
ACTA ATTACKS
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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law
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copyright
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nz government
ACTA negotiations secretly threaten internet users' civil liberties, education, and privacy rights in countries including New Zealand.
LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE RIGHT TO SURF
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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uc
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law
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telco
Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.
That dirty word: compliance
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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law
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copyright
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it management
NZ's copyright shake-up pushes companies to tighten IT compliance, or risk hefty liabilities for employees' online missteps.