A bubble or echo chamber occurs when individuals only get exposure to knowledge and opinions which meet their own preferences and beliefs. A filter bubble occurs as a result of algorithms delivering personalised content online. The downside to living in a bubble being you no longer obtain exposure to other viewpoints. A banker’s bubble might narrow their viewpoint down to an evaluation of services based on the ability to make money. A lawyer’s bubble might narrow their viewpoint down to an engagement in activities which build their own reputation. A technologist’s pursuit of innovation might occur in a bubble where they fail...

In light of the EU's record-breaking € 4.3 billion antitrust fine against Google for its Android system, let's discuss what it means to compete with digital platform intermediaries in an online world. Join us for our next panel discussion taking place at Melbourne Law School on Thursday 2 August 2018 from 6 to 7:30pm. Please register here: https://www.vscl.org.au/events/ ...

If you are a drone enthusiast and have views to share with the VSCL on UAV regulation, we look forward to seeing you at our discussion group event next Thursday at KWM! Follow this link to register: https://www.vscl.org.au/events/ ...

US  - FCC votes to overturn net neutrality rules - http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39973787...

The Supreme Court of Victoria has published an updated Practice Note (SC Gen 5 of 2017) dealing with the discovery, management, filing and presentation of electronic evidence in commercial matters.  Please refer to the following link to download the Practice Note - SCV Gen 5 Link...

"Human judgment requires a human face...

Members have access to the online presentations when available from our monthly seminars -  Just login (top right corner of site) to access the member resources page....

Past issues of the society journal are now available for search and review on Austlii  -  see link below.  Members will continue to receive the journal in hard copy as part of their membership - issues older than 2 years will be available online. http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/ANZCompuLawJl/...

A new research paper looks into the provision of digital evidence to juries http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/CICrimJust/2015/20.html Our April Seminar will focus on this topic...