Tag: consumer protection

Watchdog cracks down on scheming social media influencers

The consumer watchdog has started cracking down on social media influencers who deceive their followers as part of an effort to promote greater transparency....

ACCC flooded with Optus-related scam complaints

Following the data breach, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is inundated with complaints about Optus-related scams. The consumer watchdog head Gina Cass-Gottlieb s...

ACCC sets eyes on bogus online reviews, ‘greenwashing’

The nation’s competition and consumer watchdog will conduct internet checks to take action against companies that post bogus online reviews and “green” claims. The Australian...

AFP investigates Optus data breach; Lawyers look into filing class action

The breach of millions of Optus customers’ personal data has become the subject of a federal police investigation. Operation Hurricane has been established by the...

ACCC fears over Optus customers’ exposure to cybercrimes

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has expressed concern that cybercriminals may have access to enough data to steal the identities of millions of...

Comms leaders gather to optimise social impact through digital channels

As the pandemic started shutting down traditional ways of communication, the digital channels of exchanging messages became more significant. The same is valid for government...

ACMA issues enforcement actions against 7 telcos for TCP Code violation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) took action against seven telcos after investigations revealed they neglected the submission of compulsory compliance statements in 2021....

ACMA calls for blocking 11 more illegal offshore gambling websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has added 11 unlawful offshore gaming websites to its blocklist, urging Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to restrict...

SpinTel breaks fair advertising policies with misleading “unlimited” promo

Sydney-based telco SpinTel Pty Ltd has received a directive from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP)...

Communications watchdog bans illegal casino-style website

After intervention, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is blocking an illegal gambling website that has taken tens of millions of Australians’ dollars The ACMA...