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The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.

Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.

Carter Holt Harvey faces lawsuit over defective cladding used in 880 school buildings. Ministry of Education seeks to recoup costs.

Social Media and the Law is the newly published book that covers a variety of topics and is said to be essential reading for the business community.

Brazilian police deploy 'RoboCop' sunglasses with facial recognition to scan crowds, promising enhanced security ahead of major events.

UK juror Theodora Dallas jailed for contempt after online search on defendant, sparking debate on technology's role in justice.

Under legal pressure, a Hong Kong company drops its Steve Jobs action figure after outcry from family and Apple lawyers.

Texas juror gets community service for Facebook friendship attempt with case defendant, flouting court's social media rules.

Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.

Law Commission's final report rethinks NZ's privacy laws, stressing data breach notifications and tighter telemarketing rules to protect Kiwis.

New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.

UK in uproar as footballer sues Twitter over super-injunction breach, igniting debate on free speech and privacy laws.

Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.

As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.

America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.

Discover a treasure trove of NZ history and literature at Victoria University's free online library, the NZ Electronic Text Centre.

The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.

ACTA negotiations secretly threaten internet users' civil liberties, education, and privacy rights in countries including New Zealand.

Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.

NZ's copyright shake-up pushes companies to tighten IT compliance, or risk hefty liabilities for employees' online missteps.