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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 giving law students the opportunity to engage in advanced research tasks within the areas of the Centre.

Cyberspace Law Shawcase

Key focus areas

  • Cyberspace law

  • Space law

  • Data law

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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Volunteer Cyber Forces to Strengthen Australia's Defence

Funded by the Australian Department of Defence’s Strategic Policy Grants Program. Prepared by Dan Jerker B. Svantesson and Samuli Haataja.

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How Do We Tackle Disinformation Online

This paper considers the some of key criticisms of the Communications Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 from stakeholders and whether there is another option for tackling the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms.

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Recent activities

Centre researchers

Professor Dan Svantesson

Co-Director

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Professor Steven Freeland

Co-Director

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Dr Wendy Bonython

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Dr Louise Parsons

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Holli Edwards

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

David Kuan-Wei Chen

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Helen Zhao

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Matin Pedram

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Gregory Radisic

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Dr Temitope Lawal

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law

Dr Rebecca Azzopardi

Fellow

Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law