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The Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

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The Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law (CSCDL) brings together researchers and experts in all aspects of space law, cyberspace law, and data law. The Centre engages in research in all these areas, as well as in research aimed at creating a better understanding of, and a better direction for, the relationship between space, cyberspace, and data.  

The Centre also operates the Internet Law Research Clinic in partnership with international organisations such as APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre).

Cyberspace Law Shawcase

Centre papers

Global content orders: A legal analysis of eSafety Commissioner by Professor Dan Jerker B. Svantesson

The dispute between the Australian eSafety Commissioner and X Corp. (formerly Twitter) in relation to an order requiring global removal of certain footage of a stabbing has brought attention to the topic of ‘scope of jurisdiction’. 

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The Legal Implications of Intentional Interference with Space Signals by Kuan-Wei Chen

The jamming and spoofing of satellite signals are widespread occurrences. Due to the socio-economic, as well as security and strategic interests involved, interference with space signals is a serious concern for governments and space operators.

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Internet Law Research Clinic

Enhancing the Efficacy of Internet Connectivity Legal Frameworks in the Asia-Pacific Region. Prepared by: Eugenia Georgiades, Francina Cantatore, Melanie Jackson, and Temitope Lawal

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Recent activities

Centre researchers

Prof Dan Svantesson

Co-Director

Faculty of Law

Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

Centre for Professional Legal Education

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Prof Steven Freeland

Co-Director

Faculty of Law

Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

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Associate Prof Francina Cantatore

Fellow

Faculty of Law

Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

Centre for Professional Legal Education

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Dr Wendy Bonython

Fellow

Faculty of Law

Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

Centre for Professional Legal Education

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Miss Kana Nakano

Fellow

Faculty of Law

Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

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Melanie Jackson

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Temitope Lawal

Fellow - Faculty of Law, Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

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David Kuan-Wei Chen

Fellow - Faculty of Law, Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

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Rebecca Azzopardi

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Helen Zhao

Fellow - Faculty of Law, Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law

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Matin Pedram

Fellow - Faculty of Law, Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law