In adapting to the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces have been relying on Zoom Video Communications' (Zoom) videoconferencing technology which has enabled people working from home to connect with colleagues and the public. However, as Zoom's popularity increases, workplaces should consider whether Zoom is the appropriate forum to hold private and confidential workplace discussions. This article discusses Zoom’s … [Read more...] about Zoom Video Communications and Data and Privacy Risks – April 2020
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High Court of Australia Rules Against Google in On-Line Defamation Case – August 2018
By Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants The on-line dissemination of defamatory material can go viral and result in significant reputational damage to individuals and businesses. Internet search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo further disseminate such material on their websites in search results. Search engine proprietors have sought to exclude their liability for publication of defamatory material as a part … [Read more...] about High Court of Australia Rules Against Google in On-Line Defamation Case – August 2018
Non-disparagement clauses in standard form contracts deemed to be unfair contract terms by the ACCC – June 2018
By Katarina Klaric (Principal) and Emma Contebardo (Lawyer), Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Negative or disparaging online reviews can result in substantial damage to a business’ reputation and also loss of revenue. Where reviews are false, defamatory or not genuine, businesses can take legal action to have the reviews taken down and claim compensation. Some businesses have resorted to the use of non-disparagement clauses in consumer … [Read more...] about Non-disparagement clauses in standard form contracts deemed to be unfair contract terms by the ACCC – June 2018
Damages for Online Defamation – Recent Cases [2015 to October 2019] – Updated Oct 2019
Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants * Publication of defamatory comments on websites, social media and business networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn are becoming increasingly common and are causing devastating harm to both personal and business reputation and business losses. Some of the defamatory material published is of such an extreme nature that it has been described as being … [Read more...] about Damages for Online Defamation – Recent Cases [2015 to October 2019] – Updated Oct 2019
Cloud Computing – Information Sheet – Understanding and Managing Risks
(March 2019) Companies are increasingly using software applications and tools, data storage and back up services which are provided as cloud based solutions (“cloud services”). The internet is used to access cloud based applications or tools, upload, download, execute, process and share data and content, all of which is processed and stored on external servers in datacentres that are under the control of third parties, rather than on … [Read more...] about Cloud Computing – Information Sheet – Understanding and Managing Risks