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    The privacy of those who shun social networking is still at risk from such sites -- from family and friends who indulge in the popular information sharing pastime, according to advice issued by the Privacy Commissioner's Office.

  • Google denies it owns your words

    Google has denied claims that the terms and conditions for its Google Docs service means it owns any user's content published in the application.

  • Wikipedia rival makes its debut

    Citizendium offers community-contributed encyclopedia content with a few editorial controls (like full-name registration).

  • US judge dismisses suit over Google ranking

    A California judge on Thursday dismissed a Web site's lawsuit against Google over its fall in the Google search index, but left the door open for the lawsuit to be amended and refiled.

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    Is blogging a fad or a sustainable revolution in the way people receive and digest information?

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    Big Brother's user generated troubles

    The weekend's Big Brother "sex scandal", during which the official site's live feed and forums were taken offline, highlights an issue that is provoking debate across the globe: to what extent are Web site administrators responsible for the conduct of their users?

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    The emergence of online social communities, micro-blogging sites and user-generated content has generated a new wave of legal issues.

  • Whirlpool founder Simon Wright: Profile

    Whirlpool founder Simon Wright explains how he built the influential broadband forum, what makes it tick, and why he won't commercialise the business.

  • Eight points to avert a firing disaster

    Involuntary terminations are an unpleasant part of any manager's job, but these eight tips can help smooth the process and reduce the stress for everyone involved.

  • Can the Doctor save the day?

    To stop sinking deeper and deeper into the mire, the Australian Computer Society has decided to turn to an outsider for help by appointing Dr Kerryn Phelps as a consultant. Is this a good move?

  • A waste of e-space?

    Commentary: What is the true value of those disclaimers added to the end of outgoing e-mails?

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