An Auckland-based lawyer has taken on the role.
Auckland-based cloud storage and file hosting service Mega has appointed David McLaughlin as compliance manager responsible for ensuring that the cloud storage and back-up service continues to comply with regulatory requirements.
McLaughlin is an Auckland-based commercial lawyer who has specialised in entertainment, IT and digital media law within New Zealand and internationally. A barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, McLaughlin began his career at one of New Zealand’s top national law firms and subsequently held senior positions in other leading law firms before establishing his own practice in 2006.
Mega executive chairman Stephen Hall said the appointment was integral to the company's growth strategy, ensuring that its terms of service were applied consistently and fairly for all users, including its takedown guidance process for users who uploaded and share copyright infringing material or breach any other legal requirements.
The company has over 180 million registered users in 250 countries.
