Downside of fitness trackers and health apps is loss of privacy
Dec 23, 2016 02:49 am UTC| Health Technology Law
At the touch of an app, Emma tracks her diabetes. She enters food, exercise, weight and blood sugar levels, then sets up medication reminders. Suzanne uses the latest wearable device to track her running route and...
The law should protect all victims of domestic violence – but women need it most
Dec 22, 2016 11:30 am UTC| Law
When a bill to combat violence against women and domestic violence went before the House of Commons earlier this month, two MPs took exception. Philip Davies MP who has also just been appointed to the Women and Equalities...
Apple And Nokia Butt Heads In Another Patent War
Dec 22, 2016 04:50 am UTC| Technology Law
Apple is undoubtedly one of the biggest tech companies in the world, with its smartphones and computers being some of the most sought after products in the market. Nokia, on the other hand, is a company that was left...
Rental housing policies trap children in poverty, so how low will we go?
Dec 22, 2016 03:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate Law
This year Australians have been shocked by evidence about the risks to children in some out-of-home care settings. We also learned that women and children comprise a large proportion of Australias homeless population....
ASIC gives the banks cause for Christmas celebration
Dec 22, 2016 03:50 am UTC| Law Economy
Christmas is a time to forgive and forget and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) sure knows how to distribute good cheer at Yuletide, especially to old friends such as the big four banks. On...
Criminals Can Be Identified From An Early Age, Study Says
Dec 21, 2016 08:33 am UTC| Technology Law
Identifying potential criminals is an incredibly important aspect of police work because it can help reduce damages and loss of life better than solving crimes after they have happened. However, this is easier said than...
Should writers be paid for their e-books lent by libraries?
Dec 21, 2016 06:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
When libraries lend books to the public, authors and publishers receive remuneration from the Government under the Lending Rights schemes, but this is not the case when libraries lend e-books. Is this fair? This year,...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects