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Copyright legislation is only half the battle for media companies
This week, the Australian government passed new laws to protect copyright. But legislation alone won’t eliminate piracy. Consumers want access to entertainment quickly and conveniently. Offer it to them, and illegal downloading may decline.
Read moreCall to regulate Uber and Airbnb reflects mainstreaming of the sharing economy
The Labour Government’s call to regulate companies like AirBnb and Uber is proof that the sharing economy is here to stay.
Read morePodcast: Fitbit, the courts and private data
The use of Fitbit data in a court case suggests the influence of data from connected devices will only continue to grow – our podcast explores the issue.
Read moreNew online privacy regulations – consumers buy from whom they trust
Privacy regulations introduced this week are the largest changes in 25 years – and underscore how the importance of gaining consumers’ trust
Read moreRegulation and the collaborative consumption problem
The collaborative consumption trend is putting more power into the hands of consumers, but it can come with a heavy regulatory burden.
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