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The inadequate legislative response to e-signatures, Computer law & security review (2010)

This article examines the two most influential international initiatives on electronic signatures (UNCITRAL’s 1996 Model...

 

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Limiting parody sites and metatags, Law papers (2001)

[Extract] What action can be taken to limit the activities of a parody website? Are...

 

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The dilemmas of globalisation, Law papers (2001)

[Extract] The Internet merely highlights the clash of cultures by enabling efficient cross-border advertising on...

 

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Will domain problems split the Internet?, Law papers (2000)

[Extract] The biggest news in the Internet community over the last few months has been...

 

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When the e-doctor calls, Law papers (2000)

[Extract] Amongst recent reports on problems with the growth of e-commerce, a particularly interesting development...

 

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Will Australia need a safe harbour?, Law papers (2000)

[Extract] Agreement was recently announced on terms for a "safe harbour" which will provide protection...

 

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Linking and keywords revisited., Law papers (2000)

[Extract] In the last issue we discussed the deep linking problem. In September 1999 we...

 

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Permission to hyperlink?, Law papers (2000)

Information providers on the web are generally delighted when others create links to their information....

 

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Control of the domain: local and international developments, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] There have been some recent developments, both locally and internationally, in the control of...

 

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Electronic signatures: are international uniform rules any nearer?, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] It seems clear that electronic commerce would be better served if, before entering the...

 

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USA's new encryption policy: balancing ecommerce needs with security interests, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] Strong encryption is an obvious requirement before trade over an open network (like the...

 

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Disputes about names: cybersquatting, cyberstuffing and banner ads, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] In 1994, journalist Joshua Quittner wanted to write an article on how important the...

 

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Frames with a twist: Post-it notes on the Web, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] Anyone who has worked in a collaborative environment realises the usefulness of post-it notes....

 

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Is copyright outdated?, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] A thought-provoking article by Stewart Alsop appeared in FORTUNE.com magazine in April - see...

 

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The Internet censorship debate, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] Senator Alston introduced draft legislation in the Senate on 21 April (the Broadcasting Services...

 

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The IIA Code of Practice: 'Co-regulation' of the Internet starts here, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] The "Publication for Adoption" version of the lnternet Industry Association's ("IIA") Code of Practice...

 

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Testing the adequacy of privacy protection: How will the EU enforce its directive?, Law papers (1999)

[Extract] The European Union's privacy directive' adopts high standards regarding the protection of personal data....

 

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Unsolicited email in business: spam, murk and the opt-in /opt-out debate, Law papers (1998)

[Extract] At first glance, email could be viewed as just another method of communication. You...

 

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Could the Internet be brought to a standstill? The Internet governance fight and how it could affect you, Law papers (1998)

[Extract]Did anyone notice that the Internet came close to falling over at the end of...

 

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Avoiding the clash of the Titans: Contractual compliance with EU privacy protection requirements, Law papers (1998)

[Extract] We have mentioned the EU Privacy Directive in previous issues. It takes a strong...

 

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Will our law be competitive? Some data protection requirements considered, Law papers (1998)

[Extract] In a previous issue, we alluded to the analogy between the development of the...

 

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Privacy and self-regulation: Is there any hope?, Law papers (1998)

[Extract] /n 1996 the Federa/ Libera//Nationa/ Party coalition made election promises to extend privacy protection...

 

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The body as password - biometric technology and the form of appropriate legislation, Law papers (1998)

[Extract] Is it becoming more and more difficult for you to keep track of numerous...

 

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So who controls the internet? (with Patrick Quirk), Law papers (1998)

[Extract] Do you believe the traditional view that no single entity controls the Internet? There...

 

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Email policies considered (with Patrick Quirk), Law papers (1998)

[Extract] The worldwide electronic mail system is a part of, and yet quite distinct from,...

 

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Email liability: postcards from the edge (with Patrick Quirk), Law papers (1997)

[Extract] Is an e-mail as private as a phone call or as public as a...

 

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New species - 'Domain Name' or 'Cybermark', Law papers (1997)

[Extract] There is a growing realisation amongst lawyers that we are witnessing the development of...

 

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Taming the unruly horse! Contractual illegality and public policy: Fitzgerald v FJ Leonhardt Pty Ltd, High Court Review (1997)

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FJ Leonhardt Pty Ltd (the "driller") sued for payment under a contract to...

 

Books

Internet and e-commerce law (with Dan Jerker B. Svantesson), Law papers (2008)

Internet and E-Commerce Law provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the laws of e-commerce...

 

Book Chapters

Difficulties with e-signatures: How shall we know them?, Legal discourse in cyberlaw and trade (2009)

This paper suggests that Australia's Electronic Transactions legislation (and UNCITRAL's 1996 Model Law on Electronic...