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Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year, regulator says

By Byron Kaye

Jul 12 2024 3:27PM

Force internet companies to proactively stop hosting scams or face hefty fines.

Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year, regulator says

Australia plans to introduce a law by the end of the year forcing internet companies to proactively stop hosting scams or face hefty fines, the top consumer regulator said on Friday, potentially setting up another showdown with Big Tech. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ...

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