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ACCC wary of Sigma and Chemist Warehouse acquisition

ACCC wary of Sigma and Chemist Warehouse acquisition

“This is a major structural change”.
Digital Nation Staff Jun 14 2024 10:17AM Governance
Fed gov adds $67.5 million in anti-scam funding

Fed gov adds $67.5 million in anti-scam funding

As ACCC’s Scamwatch sees dip in losses.
Digital Nation Staff May 23 2024 11:51AM Finance
ACCC: 74 percent “uncomfortable” with personal data collection

ACCC: 74 percent “uncomfortable” with personal data collection

With many unaware who data is being sold to.
Digital Nation Staff May 21 2024 12:04PM Governance
Teamwork pays off as scam losses fall to $2.74 billion

Teamwork pays off as scam losses fall to $2.74 billion

601,000 scam reports in 2023, according to ACCC.
Eleanor Dickinson Apr 30 2024 11:42AM Governance
HSBC fined for CDR breaches

HSBC fined for CDR breaches

Misreported interest rates, card balances, ACCC said.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 3 2024 4:33PM Governance
HSBC fined for CDR breaches

HSBC fined for CDR breaches

Misreported interest rates, card balances, ACCC said.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 2 2024 5:49PM Strategy
Gigabit NBN services boosted by flat-rate pricing

Gigabit NBN services boosted by flat-rate pricing

SamKnows data shows performance uptick.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 2:02PM Telco/ISP
ACCC to investigate the likes of Google, Amazon Alexa

ACCC to investigate the likes of Google, Amazon Alexa

Under its five-year digital platform inquiry.
Digital Nation Staff Mar 18 2024 1:22PM Governance
ACCC examines AI's influence on internet search

ACCC examines AI's influence on internet search

Regulator launches new search competition inquiry.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 18 2024 9:42AM Software
Australians report $82.1 million in losses

Australians report $82.1 million in losses

Down 43 percent. 
Digital Nation Staff Mar 14 2024 2:30PM Governance
Digital economy hits ACCC top priority list

Digital economy hits ACCC top priority list

As part of its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2024 - 2025.
Digital Nation Staff Mar 7 2024 2:51PM Governance
Romance scams see $40 million lost in 2023

Romance scams see $40 million lost in 2023

Don’t be fooled this Valentine's Day.
Digital Nation Staff Feb 14 2024 2:45PM Governance
ACCC finds evidence to back merger reforms

ACCC finds evidence to back merger reforms

Stating merger laws are “urgently needed”.
Digital Nation Staff Feb 5 2024 1:53PM Governance
ACCC Scamwatch notes decrease in reported losses

ACCC Scamwatch notes decrease in reported losses

Reported a 5.5 percent dip in overall financial losses compared to 2022.
Kate Weber Jan 29 2024 12:26PM Governance
Crazydomains owner fined for so-called "subscription traps"

Crazydomains owner fined for so-called "subscription traps"

Fees kicked in when trial period ended.
Staff Writer Jan 10 2024 10:34AM Telco/ISP
ACCC lists eight principles to avoid greenwashing in advertising and marketing

ACCC lists eight principles to avoid greenwashing in advertising and marketing

Helping to reduce misleading information.
Digital Nation Staff Dec 15 2023 10:00AM Governance
Federal government green lights in-principle agreement to new competition and consumer laws

Federal government green lights in-principle agreement to new competition and consumer laws

ACCC welcomes the agreement.
Digital Nation Staff Dec 12 2023 10:54AM Governance
Government to explore new laws for digital platforms

Government to explore new laws for digital platforms

Acts on year-old recommendations.
Kate Weber Dec 11 2023 6:57AM Strategy
Big tech’s expansion into other markets sparks ACCC concern

Big tech’s expansion into other markets sparks ACCC concern

Calls for reforms.
Athina Mallis Nov 28 2023 10:33AM Governance
ACCC keeps eye on tech giants' expanding reach

ACCC keeps eye on tech giants' expanding reach

Seeks new codes and regulatory reforms.
Kate Weber Nov 27 2023 5:24PM Software

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