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Australia Bans Cheating Software; EU Sets Looser Standards

6/17/2025

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In a pivotal clash over online gaming integrity, Australian courts deemed cheating software a violation of Technological Protection Measures, while the EU ruled it permissible if it doesn’t alter source code. This highlights the urgent need for game developers to bolster protections and clearly define user rights to safeguard fair play in the gaming world.

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Story summary

In a pivotal clash over online gaming integrity, Australian courts deemed cheating software a violation of Technological Protection Measures, while the EU ruled it permissible if it doesn’t alter source code. This highlights the urgent need for game developers to bolster protections and clearly define user rights to safeguard fair play in the gaming world.