Tech Titans Face ACCC Data Probe
Apple, Google and Facebook, alongside other digital giants, will be forced to divulge how they use data belonging to their consumers for... Read More
ACCC Wary Of Loyalty Scheme Data Practices
The National Watchdog is raising the alarm on loyalty schemes citing concerns over the amount of data collected from consumers with the... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: ACCC Appeal Over TPG Prepayment Fine Print
The Australian Consumer watchdog has launched its appeal against TPG Internet Pty Ltd following the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss its case... Read More
ACCC Propose New NBN Rebates For Faults
The ACCC has proposed a reworked rebate structure for missed NBN appointments, late connections and unresolved faults as it seeks to improve... Read More
Facebook Slam “Unfounded” ACCC Recommendations
Facebook has slammed the ACCC for “unfounded” recommendations over digital tech giant regulation, submitting a strongly-worded report to the Australian Treasury. The... Read More
LG Fined $160K Over Misleading TV Warranties
LG Electronics Australia has been fined $160,000 by the Federal Court for misleading consumers about their legal rights over faulty televisions. It... Read More
Sims: ACCC Inquiry Just The Start For Tech Regulation
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims has defended the Digital Platforms Inquiry against critics who say Australia can do nothing... Read More
ACCC Back New Google, Facebook Publisher Code
ACCC Commissioner, Rod Sims, has called for digital tech platforms (such as Facebook and Google) to be regulated similar to traditional media... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Feds Back ACCC Google, Facebook Facing Bans
The government has accepted the Digital Platforms Inquiry’s “overriding conclusion” that the media and advertising markets need reform but will run a 12... Read More
Dodo & CovaU Issue Refunds Over Inflated Energy Discounts
The ACCC has slammed Dodo (M2 Energy Pty Ltd) and CovaU Pty Ltd (CovaU) for false and misleading claims about its energy... Read More