Cyberspace Law & Lawyers
Online defamation, cybercrime, and internet regulation.
Cyberspace, the information and e-commerce superhighway, profoundly affects our lives, how we communicate, entertain ourselves, distribute and store information, and conduct business. It is a virtual cornucopia where information and business opportunity flows unhindered across international boundaries, but is also a source of new and emerging legal issues confronting content creators, content distributors, users, consumers, and businesses. Whether starting a virtual business or extending a traditional brick-and-mortar business, you are faced with a myriad of cyber-related legal issues and laws, including business law, trademark law, copyright law, consumer protection law, state regulations and federal regulations.
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Cyberspace lawyers provide the necessary experience in relation to various cyber law issues. Cyberspace lawyers consult and counsel clients on web site issues.
Cyberspace lawyers can file and maintain trademark, copyright, and domain name properties, and police, protect, and enforce their clients' rights. Cyberspace lawyers can also draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements including:
• Website Disclaimers
• Work-For-Hire Agreements
• Website Privacy Policies
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Website Use and Legal Policies
• Website Hosting Agreements
• Content Provider / Website Design and Development Agreements
• Music Clearance and Licensing Agreements Content Licenses
• Other Related Agreements
Additional examples of our services provided by lawyer practising in the area of cyberspace law generally include:
• Advice on cyber violations such as unauthorized access to computer systems, software piracy, copyright infringement, cybersquatting.
• Protection of personal information, rights of privacy and rights of publicity, and advice concerning related privacy issues regarding websites and applications accessed via the Internet.
• Protection of rights in connection with libel and slander.
• Advice on the legal implications of hyperlinking, framing, hosting, caching and providing ISP's, including limitations on liability and infringement.
• Advice concerning the application of the Copyright Act, safe harbor protection, registration of DMCA agents, preparation and posting of policies, responses to take down notices and counter responses.
• Domain name registration and protection.
• Domain name dispute resolution.
• Trademark issues relating to use of domain names.
• Registration and protection of copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property.
• Other Internet law issues.
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Lawyers practising in the area of cyberspace and Internet law generally handle numerous cyber law matters, including:
• Representation of copyright holders against manufacturers that copied designs and incorporated them into products.
• Representation of clients accused of uploading cinematic and other artistic content by studios and other content owner companies.
• Representation of clients whose businesses have been impacted by third parties securing the same or confusingly similar domain names and trademarks.
• Helping clients develop terms of service and privacy policies for Internet service provider services.
• Helping clients seek and negotiate licenses to content for Internet streaming for revenue generation purposes.
• Helping clients recover royalties and fees owned for unauthorized use of content via the Internet and other forms of media.
• Helping clients obtain registration and protection of copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property, and where necessary, represent clients in litigation concerning infringement of copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property.
• Cyberspace bullying, cyberspace harassment, cyberstalking and other matters pertaining to cyberspace crimes and activity of a criminal nature committed through or in connection with the Internet and the World Wide Web.
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The main pieces of Australian Commonwealth legislation pertaining to cyberspace law include the following:
• Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (No. 2, 1901)
• An Act for the Interpretation of Acts of Parliament and for Shortening their Language
• Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth)
• An Act relating to the classification of publications, films and computer games, and related matters.
• Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
• An Act relating to copyright and the protection of certain performances, and for other purposes.
• Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 (Cth)
• An Act to amend the Copyright Act 1968, and for related purposes.
• Cybercrime Act 2001 (Cth)
• An Act to amend the law relating to computer offences, and for other purposes.
• Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth)
• An Act to facilitate electronic transactions, and for other purposes.
• Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Act 2000 (Cth)
• An Act about interactive gambling, and for related purposes.
• Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth)
• An Act about interactive gambling, and for related purposes.
• Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
• An Act to make provision to protect the privacy of individuals, and for related purposes.
• Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
• An Act about spam, and for related purposes.
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Cyber lawyers Practice Areas
Cyber lawyers provides legal assistance in many areas including:
Domain Name Disputes:
Cyberspace lawyers can assist you in combating cybersquatters, typosquatters and other domain infringers. The firm can also provide assistance in defending against undue allegations of infringement. Cyberspace lawyers can also represent your interests in proceedings and disputes with registrars, web hosts, and ICANN.
E-Commerce:
Cyberspace lawyers can assist you in drafting or reviewing your website privacy policies, terms of service and other documents.cyberspace lawyers also have experience in many common e-commerce disputes such as affiliate marketing matters and online auctions.
Copyright:
Protecting your original works and writings can often be a challenge, especially online. Cyberspace lawyers can assist you in registering your copyrights, protecting your content and even licensing your works for publication by others.
Trademark:
Protecting your brand and marks is a smart move for businesses. Cyber lawyers can explain the benefits of a trademark and assist you in effectively registering and protecting your mark. A cyberspace lawyers can also assist you in protecting and monitoring your mark to avoid infringement. A cyberspace lawyer can also assist parties in trademark disputes.
Litigation:
cyberspace lawyers generally have trial and appellate litigation experience in technology disputes in both state and federal courts. A cyberspace lawyer can also represent you in arbitration hearings, mediation or other administrative proceedings.
Technology Licensing and Service Agreements:
Cyber lawyers can advise you on protecting your rights when you are involved in technology licensing arrangements. Whether you seek to protect your intellectual property rights as a licensor or want to have unfettered access as a licensee, CyberLaw can assist you in drafting, reviewing and organzing your technology licenses.
Privacy Matters:
The fluidity of information in today's world means that your privacy is constantly being threatened. Whether you are inundated with spam, faxes, and other marketers, your identity has been stolen, or you want to protect private financial or medical records, Cyber lawyers can assist you in understanding your rights, protecting your privacy and even recovering damages from those who have violated your rights.
The main pieces of legislation pertaining to cyberspace law in Australia include the following:
Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (No. 2, 1901)
An Act for the Interpretation of Acts of Parliament and for Shortening their Language
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth)
An Act relating to the classification of publications, films and computer games, and related matters.
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
An Act relating to copyright and the protection of certain performances, and for other purposes
Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 (Cth)
An Act to amend the Copyright Act 1968, and for related purposes.
Cybercrime Act 2001 (Cth)
An Act to amend the law relating to computer offences, and for other purposes.
Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions, and for other purposes.
Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Act 2000 (Cth)
An Act about interactive gambling, and for related purposes.
Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth)
An Act about interactive gambling, and for related purposes.
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
An Act to make provision to protect the privacy of individuals, and for related purposes.
Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
An Act about spam, and for related purposes.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (Cth)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts, and for other purposes.
Australian Capital Territory
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 (ACT)
An Act to provide for the enforcement of a scheme of classification of publications, films and computer games, and for other purposes.
Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (ACT)
An Act to facilitate the use of electronic methods in transactions and record Keeping.
New South Wales
Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NSW)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions; and for other purposes.
Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)
An Act to provide for the protection of personal information, and for the protection of the privacy of individuals generally; to provide for the appointment of a Privacy Commissioner; to repeal the Privacy Committee Act 1975; and for other purposes.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (NSW)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts; and for other purposes.
Northern Territory
Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Act (NT) 2002
An Act to provide for the classification of publications including films for public release and video tapes or video discs and for other purposes.
Electronic Transactions (Northern Territory) Act (NT) 2000
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions, and for other purposes.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (NT)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts, and for other purposes.
Queensland
Classification of Computer Games and Images Act 1995 (Qld)
An Act to provide for the classification of computer games and images, and for other purposes.
Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001 (Qld)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions, and for other purposes.
Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998 (Qld)
An Act to regulate interactive gambling and for other purposes.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (Qld)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts, and for other purposes.
South Australia
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (SA)
An Act to provide for the establishment and enforcement of schemes for the classification of publications, films and computer games; and for other purposes.
Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (SA)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions; and for other purposes.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (SA)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts; and for other purposes.
Tasmania
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 (TAS)
An Act to provide for the classification of publications and the enforcement of those classifications and for the enforcement of a national scheme of classification of films and computer games and for related matters.
Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (TAS)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions and for other purposes.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (Tas)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts and for other purposes.
Victoria
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games)(Enforcement) Act 1995 (VIC)
The purpose of this Act is to give effect to the Commonwealth/State/Territory scheme for the classification of publications, films and computer games set out in the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 of the Commonwealth by (a) providing for the ...
Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 (VIC)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions and for other purposes.
Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic)
The main purposes of this Act are: to establish a regime for the responsible collection and handling of personal information in the Victorian public sector; to provide individuals with rights of access to information about them held by organisations, including information ...
Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic)
The main purposes of this Act are-- (a) to establish a regime for the responsible collection and handling of personal information in the Victorian public sector; (b) to provide individuals with rights of access to information about them held by organisations, including ...
Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999 (Vic)
The purpose of this Act is to make provision for the protection of persons participating in interactive games by regulating the provision of interactive gaming services.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999 (Vic)
The purpose of this Act is to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts.
Western Australia
Censorship Act 1996 (WA)
An Act to provide for the classification of publications, films and computer games, restrictions on the publication and possession of publications, films and computer games and the use of computer services, the enforcement of those restrictions and for other purposes.
Electronic Transactions Act 2003 (WA)
An Act to facilitate electronic transactions, and for other persons.
Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act (WA)
An Act to encourage the voluntary disclosure and exchange of information about Year 2000 computer problems and remediation efforts; and for other purposes.
Courts & tribunals and their decisions
United States
Internet Library of Law and Court Decisions
A brief synopsis of US court decisions shaping the law of the web. Decisions are indexed alphabetically by the New Media subject matter including; copyright, trademark, dilution and other intellectual property issues, jurisdiction, linking, framing, meta tags, clip-art.
The E-LAW Locator
This site provides links to major cases on cyberspace law by subject. There are also pages containing a list of major organisations and an extensive bibliography.
Organisations
Australia
.au Domain Administration
This is the site of the organisation responsible for the registration of domain names in Australia. Information contained on the site includes news, policies and codes of practice.
Electronic Frontiers Australia
Electronic Frontiers Australia Inc. is a non-profit national organisation representing Internet users concerned with on-line freedoms and rights. EFA was formed in January 1994 and incorporated under South Australian law in May 1994.
Internet Industry Association
The Internet Industry Association is Australia's national Internet industry organisation. Members include telecommunications carriers; content creators and publishers; web developers; e-commerce traders and solutions providers; hardware vendors; systems integrators;
International
Asia-Pacific Privacy Charter Initiative
This body aims to create a regional expert group whose aim is to develop independent standards for privacy protection in the region. It includes a wide range of background documents (including privacy standards issued by other bodies) and information
ICANN
ICANN is the organisation responsible for global domain name allocation. Their site contains news, information on the work of their committees and domain name dispute resolution materials.
Organisations - Government
Australia
Australian Communications and Media Authority
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content.
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
This site contains links to resources and news about conmmunications and technology and links to policy and legislation regarding media and broadcasting and Australia post.
Commonwealth
Australian Government Information Management Office
Info Access provides a gateway to connects to Government information from a variety of sources, including fed.gov.au - the Commonwealth Government Entry Point; www.gov.au - entry point for Australian Governments; gold.gov.au - Commonwealth public service contact and function
Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner is an independent Office. It's purpose is to promote an Australian culture that respects privacy. T
New South Wales
Privacy NSW : Office of the New South Wales Privacy Commissioner
Privacy NSW is the Office of the New South Wales Privacy Commissioner. The Office was created in 1999 when new legislation replaced the Privacy Committee of New South Wales which was established in 1975.
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