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The law around refunds in Australia: Some tips for online businesses

Sharon Givoni Consulting Consumer Law, Internet Law

Refunds are an important aspect of consumer protection in Australia, and it is crucial for businesses to be aware of their legal obligations when it comes to offering refunds to customers. This blog explores some of the legal considerations that apply when giving a refund in Australia, including the impact of Australian Consumer Law, the […]

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Copyright or wrong? Important issues that writers need to consider.

Sharon Givoni Consulting Internet Law

For writers, copyright law can play a significant role in protecting their original works and ensuring they receive appropriate recognition and compensation for their efforts. Under Australian copyright law, copyright protects the original expression of ideas, rather than the ideas themselves. This means that while ideas themselves cannot be copyrighted, the particular way in which […]

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Feb / 22

Pretty people and smiling faces: Understanding the Legal Risks of Paid Influencer Marketing

Sharon Givoni Consulting Internet Law, Social Media

It has been said that influencers offer a level of trust and authenticity that traditional advertising can’t match. It can drive brand success by increasing reach and engagement: make the product appear more credible and even be cost effective especially for small to medium businesses. However, there is another consideration as well which that using […]

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Feb / 15

Locked Out of a Social Media Account & Defamation

Sharon Givoni Consulting Internet Law, Social Media

The words we use. AI and social media: Hate speech, defamation and algorithms. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are increasingly using artificial intelligence technology to help stop the spread of hateful speech on their networks. Often referred to as “offensive speech detection algorithms”, the point of the software is to flag racist or violent […]

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Jan / 18

Does your business have a good set of website terms and conditions? If not you need to read this…

Sharon Givoni Consulting Commercial and Contracts, Consumer Law, Internet Law

If your business is online, terms and conditions are a must. They are an electronic contract that is legally binding between you and your customers. Specifically, they govern what customers or users must comply with in order to access and use your website. What is the law? The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) requires businesses with […]

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Jan / 18

Dark Patterns: User interfaces that make consumers buy and buy more. What are the laws and are dark patterns illegal?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Consumer Law, Intellectual Property, Internet Law

Have you ever been in a situation where you are buying things online and find it really easy to sign up but a real challenge to get out of it? Maybe an online subscription service for example that makes it difficult for users to cancel? Other examples of dark patterns that internet users may come […]

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner - Online Competitions in Australia
Jul / 30

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner – Online Competitions in Australia

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Social Media

When it comes to online competitions, many Australians do not know the rules behind setting them up. Many businesses and online personalities use online competitions as a means for generating traffic, followers and sales. So what should you consider when setting up an online competition?   What are the laws generally in Australia around running […]

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Employees and Personal Emails - Breaching Employer Intellectual Property?
Jun / 29

Employees and Personal Emails – Breaching Employer Intellectual Property?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Consumer Law, Internet Law

Employers beware – employees and personal emails could be breaching your IP! One question we often get asked is: whether it is a breach of copyright for employees to email copyrighted works from a work email address to a personal email address.   Employees and Personal Emails – What is the law? The leading case […]

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Social Media Policy in the Workplace
Sep / 20

Social Media Policy in the Workplace – Who Owns an Account?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Social Media

We all know that social media accounts can be a valuable asset to any business. In the early days when an account was linked to a person, ownership questions were far less contentious. However, those days are long gone, and the revenue stream which comes from social media connections means that the ownership of those […]

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Legal perils to avoid when using social networks

Sharon Givoni Consulting Consumer Law, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Internet Law

This article considers copyright for businesses in relation to social media. Issues explored include: Who legally owns a business’ social networking account? Recommendations for drafting social media policies and what they should cover Resolving other issues that can arise from social media use such as bad publicity Social media can both help and hurt businesses. […]

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