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New Zealand is edging closer to a parody and satire exception to copyright infringement.
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Big changes to using geographical indicators on labels came into effect in New Zealand on 1 May 2024.
Big changes to using geographical indicators on labels came into effect in New Zealand on 1 May 2024.
The New Zealand Law Society has now published Gen AI guidance for lawyers.
The New Zealand Law Society has now published Gen AI guidance for lawyers.
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New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner wants to introduce stronger protections to mitigate the risks associated with the automated processing of biometric information.
New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner wants to introduce stronger protections to mitigate the risks associated with the automated processing of biometric information.
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A style that has taken an artist a lifetime to curate can now be learned in a matter of months by generative AI.
A style that has taken an artist a lifetime to curate can now be learned in a matter of months by generative AI.
More than ever before, the world is seeing a rapid growth in emerging and innovative technologies. New Zealand is no exception.
More than ever before, the world is seeing a rapid growth in emerging and innovative technologies. New Zealand is no exception.
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.