Australian Cyber Law Map – Contributor Guidelines

What is the Australian Cyber Law Map?

• The Australian Cyber Law Map is a wiki (an editable website developed and contributed to by a community of users) hosted by AustLII Communities that aims to create an interactive ‘map’ of Australian laws affecting cyber security and cyber resilience.

Who can contribute to the Map?

• Contributors are personally invited by existing contributors to join the closed community. A contributor can add or edit topics, online sources and commentary relating to a wide range of issues related to cyber law and security.

How do I contribute to the Map?

• Access the Australian Cyber Law Map directly or via the AustLII Communities homepage.
• Log in using the login details provided by AustLII.
• To add to or edit an existing topic:
  • Click on the topic then select Edit in the top right-hand corner.
  • An editing window will appear where you can make changes.
  • Use the Help tab at the top for assistance.
  • Once complete, select Preview to test your changes or Save to save and exit the editing window.
• To add a new topic:
  • Select New in the top right-hand corner.
  • Enter the title of the new topic, select ' AustralianCyberLawMap Template' then select Submit.
  • Read the instructions in the editing window then replace them with your own contribution.
  • Select Preview or Save when finished.

What can I contribute to the Map?

• Links to relevant sources (e.g. legislation, cases, government websites, policy papers, articles)
  • Use archived web links where possible
  • Use freely available journal articles where possible (no paywall)
• Brief commentary on issues, developments or sources (avoid copying passages of text from previous work)
• Links or connections between existing material in Map

How is the Map organised?

• The Map is organised into topics that each reflect a different area of law impacting cyber security and resilience (e.g. Telecommunications, Consumer Rights, Directors’ Duties). Within each topic, information is organised as follows:
  • Overview: Explains briefly what this topic is about in 1 or 2 sentences.
  • Background: Provides a descriptive summary of the key legal issues, trends and changes related to this topic (e.g. recent amendments, policy announcements).
  • Legal Framework: Includes commentary and links to primary legal sources – legislation, subordinate legislation (e.g. regulations, rules, orders), case law and international law.
  • Regulatory & Policy Framework: Includes commentary and links to relevant organisations, policies, inquiries and reforms, regulations (other than delegated legislation), standards, technical materials and guidelines.
  • Industry Materials & Practices: Includes commentary and links to private sector materials and evidence of industry practices.
  • Related Topics: Provides links to related existing topics in the Map.

Where can I find more information about using the Map?

• AustLII Communities FAQ
• GoodStyle - Tips for effective collaboration on wikis