Articles by Jessica Anderson

April 24, 2020

What Is in the Digital Platforms Inquiry Report?

In July 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published its public inquiry into...

March 2, 2020

Oneflare’s Breach of the Spam Act: Lessons for Business Owners

An Australian online marketplace, Oneflare, recently had to pay $75,600 for breaching the Spam Act...

February 28, 2020

How to Engage in Collective Bargaining: 4 Steps to Form a Group and Start Bargaining

Small businesses can find it hard to compete against larger businesses for a specific supplier...

February 26, 2020

Can My Business Collect and Record Driver’s Licences?

Many businesses seek to collect some form of identification, such as driver’s licences, from customers...

December 20, 2019

When Can My Customers Reject Goods Under the ACL?

If your business sells products to consumers, these goods will come with automatic guarantees under...

December 2, 2019

Is it Legal to Install a Surveillance Camera in the Office?

It may seem reasonable to install a surveillance camera in the office to supervise your...

October 8, 2019

The Life Cycle of Your Business’s Privacy Obligations

When thinking about starting a new business, you will need to consider your privacy obligations....

July 30, 2019

How Can My Business Protect Trade Secrets?

If your business has developed a competitive advantage through your business’s knowledge or processes, you...

July 9, 2019

I’m a Designer. How Do I Protect My IP?

As a designer, your creative work is one of your most valuable assets. That creative...

June 6, 2019

How Can Businesses Protect Confidential Information?

As a business owner, you may have confidential information that you and your business’ stakeholders...