Global tech Google had a big win over the ACCC in its legal fight over personal data use Simon Thomsen Dec 12, 2022
Global tech Uber cops $21 million fine for misleading users over cancellation fees and taxi prices Simon Thomsen Dec 7, 2022
Politics The ACCC wants tougher controls over tech titans Meta, Google, Apple and Amazon to tackle scams and fraud Simon Thomsen Nov 14, 2022
Business Telstra, Optus and TPG pay a combined $33.5 million in fines for misleading speed claims on NBN plans Simon Thomsen Nov 11, 2022
Business Consumer watchdog the ACCC is hunting down ‘greenwashing’, undisclosed influencer ads on social media, and fake online reviews Simon Thomsen Oct 4, 2022
Social Media Competition watchdog the ACCC is turning its attention to how companies use social media Simon Thomsen Aug 16, 2022
Global tech Google smacked with $60 million for misleading Australian users over Android phone tracking Simon Thomsen Aug 15, 2022
Fintech A major bank has been fined for failing to share customer details under the Consumer Data Right Simon Thomsen Jul 13, 2022
Data The ACCC wants online marketplaces to give users more control over their data Dr Kate Cornick May 4, 2022
Global tech Uber cops $26 million fine after admitting it misled more than 2 million Australians over its cancellation fee Simon Thomsen Apr 26, 2022
Global tech Booking site Trivago whacked with $44.7 million fine over misleading consumers about cheap hotel rates Simon Thomsen Apr 23, 2022
Global tech Here’s why Facebook could be found liable for celebrity crypto scam ads Dr Kate Cornick Mar 22, 2022
Business Competition watchdog the ACCC joins Andrew Forrest in suing Facebook over celebrity scam ads Simon Thomsen Mar 18, 2022
Business Funeral startup Bare Cremation falls foul of the consumer watchdog over ‘misleading’ claims Simon Thomsen Nov 9, 2021
Global tech Australia’s competition regulator wants to put an end to Google’s dominance as a search engine Casey Flint Oct 28, 2021