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Part 2 in our series on proposed reforms to New Zealand's Fair Trading Act.
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Over the last year, a huge number of generative AI lawsuits have been launched against developers, arguing that their algorithms rely on copyright infringement on an unprecedented scale and their outputs should not attract copyright protection.
Over the last year, a huge number of generative AI lawsuits have been launched against developers, arguing that their algorithms rely on copyright infringement on an unprecedented scale and their outputs should not attract copyright protection.
The Privacy Commissioner in New Zealand has issued guidance on AI tools and the Privacy Act. As AI tools present privacy challenges, organizations need to innovate with trust to safeguard privacy while leveraging AI. This article reviews the guidance and important questions to consider.
The Privacy Commissioner in New Zealand has issued guidance on AI tools and the Privacy Act. As AI tools present privacy challenges, organizations need to innovate with trust to safeguard privacy while leveraging AI. This article reviews the guidance and important questions to consider.
New Zealand's election has sparked an increase in sponsored social media posts by major political parties. To connect with voters, parties like National and the Green Party are using popular memes and TikTok trends. However, copyright concerns arise as parties use content without permission. Notably, New Zealand's "fair dealing" rules are stricter than the "fair use" laws in the US.
New Zealand's election has sparked an increase in sponsored social media posts by major political parties. To connect with voters, parties like National and the Green Party are using popular memes and TikTok trends. However, copyright concerns arise as parties use content without permission. Notably, New Zealand's "fair dealing" rules are stricter than the "fair use" laws in the US.
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A Bill to amend the Privacy Act 2020 to introduce a new notification obligation has been introduced to Parliament.
A Bill to amend the Privacy Act 2020 to introduce a new notification obligation has been introduced to Parliament.
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The European Commission has now adopted an adequacy decision for an EU-US Data Privacy Framework, adding a new twist to an ongoing tale.
The European Commission has now adopted an adequacy decision for an EU-US Data Privacy Framework, adding a new twist to an ongoing tale.
In good news for visual artists, an artist resale royalty scheme is now on the legislative horizon.
In good news for visual artists, an artist resale royalty scheme is now on the legislative horizon.
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The Supreme Court’s decision in Mainzeal confirms a “new debt” approach to compensation for breaches of section 136 of the Companies Act. This will have implications for directors of all companies, but start-ups in particular.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Mainzeal confirms a “new debt” approach to compensation for breaches of section 136 of the Companies Act. This will have implications for directors of all companies, but start-ups in particular.
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The European Parliament has drafted laws to mitigate the risks of AI, including some hefty penalties for breaking them.
The European Parliament has drafted laws to mitigate the risks of AI, including some hefty penalties for breaking them.
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Bankers will be pleased to have clarity over the scope of their duties in cases of suspected fraud on customers. However, victims of cybercrime may continue to be left without any recourse, as the number and sophistication of fraudulent schemes continue to grow.
Bankers will be pleased to have clarity over the scope of their duties in cases of suspected fraud on customers. However, victims of cybercrime may continue to be left without any recourse, as the number and sophistication of fraudulent schemes continue to grow.
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The Customer and Product Data Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that will give customers more say over their data.
The Customer and Product Data Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that will give customers more say over their data.
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Meta has been fined €1.2 billion for unlawfully transferring the personal data of millions of Facebook users in Europe to the US.
Meta has been fined €1.2 billion for unlawfully transferring the personal data of millions of Facebook users in Europe to the US.
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New Zealand and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement that includes important reforms in the tech, media and IP spaces.
New Zealand and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement that includes important reforms in the tech, media and IP spaces.