Software & IT Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on software & it for australian businesses.
What Is Business Email Compromise?
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats facing Australian businesses. It’s simple, it’s targeted, and it can be incredibly costly. In a typical BEC scam, a criminal impersonates...
18 February 2025
Accepting Cryptocurrency In Your Online Business (Australia): Legal And Practical Guide
More Australian customers are keen to pay with cryptocurrency. Whether you run a SaaS platform, a marketplace, or an online store, adding crypto at checkout can set you apart and open new...
15 February 2025
6 Key Things To Include In Your App Terms And Conditions
Launching an app is exciting - you’ve solved a problem, built something users love and you’re ready to scale. Before you hit “publish”, it’s essential to protect your business with clear, legally-sound...
14 February 2025
What Payment Structure Do I Use For My Online Marketplace?
Choosing the right way to charge fees (and pay your vendors) can make or break an online marketplace. The “payment structure” affects your revenue, cash flow, growth, compliance and the experience for...
12 February 2025
Developing A Mobile App: Legal Considerations (Australia)
Building a mobile app in Australia is exciting - you’re turning an idea into something people can download, use and love. But before you hit publish on the App Store or Google...
10 February 2025
What Type Of Contract Do I Need If I’m Working With A Developer?
Working with a developer can be one of the most exciting parts of building your product or platform. It’s where ideas become software. But it’s also an area where misunderstandings are common...
10 February 2025
Software Licence Agreements: What Is Included And Why
If you build, sell or implement software in Australia, a clear Software Licence Agreement is one of the most important documents in your toolkit. It sets the rules for how customers can...
9 February 2025
Thinking About Patenting Your App? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
If you’ve poured time and money into building an app, it’s natural to wonder whether you should “lock it down” with a patent. On paper, a patent looks like the ultimate shield...
8 February 2025
The Australian Federal Court Rules On AI Technology And Patents
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how products are designed, software is written and problems are solved. If your team is using AI to help invent new solutions, you’re probably asking a big...
2 February 2025
End User Licence Agreement: What Is It And Why Do I Need One?
If you build software, a mobile app, a platform or any digital tool, you’re giving people permission to use something you’ve created. That permission isn’t just a handshake - it’s a legal...
31 January 2025
What Are Preference Shares?
If you’re raising capital for a company in Australia, you’ll quickly come across the term “preference shares.” They’re a flexible tool for attracting investors while tailoring rights around dividends, voting and exit...
28 January 2025
Building A Successful Online Marketplace: Legal Tips
Online marketplaces are booming in Australia - from niche platforms connecting local makers to multi‑sided apps that match service providers with customers. If you’re planning to launch one, it’s an exciting opportunity...
24 January 2025
Are You The Next Uber? What To Know About Marketplace Terms
Building a marketplace platform in Australia is exciting. Whether you’re connecting riders with drivers, homeowners with cleaners, or restaurants with delivery couriers, you’re unlocking two-sided value and real growth potential. But success...
24 January 2025
5 Quick Tips For GDPR Compliance
If you collect or use personal data in your business, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can apply to you - even if you’re based in Australia. Many Aussie businesses sell to...
16 January 2025
Google TrustRank: Is Your Privacy Policy Impacting Your SEO?
If you’re investing time and money into SEO, you want every signal working in your favour. One often-overlooked factor is your Privacy Policy. In Australia, it’s not just a legal requirement for...
15 January 2025
When Would I Need A Privacy Consent Form?
As a business owner in Australia, you’re likely collecting personal information every day - from customer emails and phone numbers to employee health information or recordings from your workplace security cameras. Most...
15 January 2025
Do I Need A Domain Name Licence?
Choosing a domain name is one of the first branding decisions you’ll make - it’s often how customers find and trust you online. But beyond the creative part, there’s a legal framework...
14 January 2025
AI Lawyers In Australia: Revolutionising Legal Services For Businesses
Artificial intelligence is changing the way Australian businesses handle legal work. From drafting policies to reviewing contracts and helping teams stay compliant, “AI lawyers” (that is, AI-powered legal tools guided by human...
13 January 2025
Is Cybersquatting Legal?
Securing the right domain name is a big part of building your brand online. But what happens if someone else registers a domain name that’s the same as your brand (or confusingly...
10 January 2025
Are You Reading The Fine Print In Health Care Apps?
From step counters and calorie trackers to telehealth platforms and mental health support tools, health care apps are now part of everyday life in Australia. They can be incredibly helpful. But there’s...
10 January 2025
Personal Information Vs Sensitive Information: What’s The Difference?
If your business collects customer or employee details in Australia, you need to understand the difference between personal information and sensitive information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The rules are similar...
4 January 2025
What Is An Email Disclaimer?
If your team uses email to communicate with customers, suppliers or stakeholders (which is almost every business), you’ve probably seen or used an email disclaimer. But what does an email disclaimer actually...
2 January 2025
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