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The ACCC is worried about data privacy from tech takeovers by Facebook and Google

Simon Thomsen - November 19, 2019 3 MIN READ

The growing power of Facebook, Google and other tech companies as they swallow smaller rivals has Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, worried about the threat to consumer data and privacy. Speaking at the Consumer Policy Research Conference Conference in Melbourne today, Australian Consumer and Competition Commission chair Rod Sims said Google and Facebook “are essentially… Read more »

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ACCC takes Google to court, accusing it of misleading people over their location data

Simon Thomsen - October 29, 2019 2 MIN READ

Google is being taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which has accused the global tech giant of misleading consumers about its use of their personal location data. It’s believed to be the first legal action in the world on the issue as tech companies comes under increased scrutiny by… Read more »

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StartupAUS is worried about the ACCC’s take on big business buying startups

Simon Thomsen - August 2, 2019 2 MIN READ

StartupAus CEO Alex McCauley. Photo: supplied StartupAUS is concerned about the damage last week’s ACCC report into digital platforms could cause to the startup sector if the competition watchdog’s views on mergers and acquisitions are implemented. The landmark inquiry and its 620-page report, which focused in part on the power of Facebook and Google, raised concerns… Read more »

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Consumer watchdog the ACCC wants to crack down on Facebook and Google

Simon Thomsen - July 26, 2019 5 MIN READ

Australia’s consumer watchdog wants to lift the carpet on some of the world’s biggest and most powerful tech companies, especially Facebook and Google, to see how their greatest trade secrets work in sweeping changes to check their power in the nation’s digital economy. The final report of the landmark Australian Competition and Consumer Commission… Read more »

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Online retailer Kogan.com is being sued by consumer watchdog the ACCC over false discounts claims

Simon Thomsen - May 23, 2019 2 MIN READ

The Kogan.com promotion the ACCC alleges was misleading. Internet entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan’s online retail empire has fallen foul of consumer watchdog the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), which is suing the business over false or misleading conduct claims, alleging Kogan increased prices ahead of a discount sale. The ACCC has launched Federal Court action… Read more »

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ACCC proposes regulation of Google and Facebook algorithms, increased privacy for consumers

Gina Baldassarre - December 10, 2018 3 MIN READ

Google and Facebook perform a “critical role” in enabling businesses to reach consumers, however the way their algorithms work to order content is unclear, according to the ACCC.

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Victorian startup Energy Locals raises $2 million from Cape Byron Power to expand

Gina Baldassarre - September 26, 2018 2 MIN READ

Victorian startup Energy Locals has raised $2 million in funding from NSW renewable energy company Cape Byron Power.

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Victorian startup Energy Locals is bringing transparency around pricing to the energy sector

Gina Baldassarre - July 30, 2018 4 MIN READ

Adrian Merrick’s explanation of what Energy Locals does is rather to the point: “We sell cleaner energy for a fixed fee and without screwing customers.”

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ASIC to take action against ‘misleading’ or ‘deceptive’ conduct in initial coin offerings

Gina Baldassarre - May 3, 2018 2 MIN READ

ASIC stated that initial coin offerings can “involve significant risks for investors that are often not disclosed or well understood”.

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TPG to compensate customers for misleading advertising on NBN speeds

Gina Baldassarre - December 20, 2017 2 MIN READ

TPG is the third internet service provider to be pulled up for misleading customers about its NBN services, with the ACCC announcing the company will compensate almost 8,000 customers.

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ACCC launches inquiry into the impact of Facebook and Google on the media industry

Gina Baldassarre - December 4, 2017 2 MIN READ

The ACCC is launching an inquiry into the impact of digital platform providers like Facebook and Google on competition in the media and advertising markets.

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Telstra to offer NBN customers compensation after ACCC finds it couldn’t hit top advertised speeds

Startup Daily - November 8, 2017 2 MIN READ

Telstra is set to compensate 42,000 customers who paid for “speed boosts” on its NBN plans after the ACCC found it couldn’t hit top advertised speeds.

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Ozen connects consumers in need of hearing aids to independent audiologists

Gina Baldassarre - September 19, 2016 3 MIN READ

Melbourne startup Ozen connects consumers in need to relevant information about hearing aids and independent audiologists.

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Don’t make this $145,000 mistake in your startup

Tasnuva Bindi - February 6, 2014 3 MIN READ

Over 40 businesses across Australia, suspected to have engaged in deceptive practice, have been asked by Australian Consumer Law (ACL) regulators and their state-based Fair Trading counterparts, to prove the genuineness of the testimonials that appear on their website.

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Fake reviews: Desperation leading to fishy business

Tasnuva Bindi - December 13, 2013 3 MIN READ

Fake reviews and testimonials aren’t a new phenomenon, but they’ve become increasingly widespread in the online space. In fact, there are plenty of sellers on online marketplaces like Fiverr offering to write “glowing reviews” of anyone’s product or service for $5.

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The ACCC is worried about data privacy from tech takeovers by Facebook and Google

ACCC takes Google to court, accusing it of misleading people over their location data

StartupAUS is worried about the ACCC’s take on big business buying startups

Consumer watchdog the ACCC wants to crack down on Facebook and Google

Online retailer Kogan.com is being sued by consumer watchdog the ACCC over false discounts claims

ACCC proposes regulation of Google and Facebook algorithms, increased privacy for consumers

Victorian startup Energy Locals raises $2 million from Cape Byron Power to expand

Victorian startup Energy Locals is bringing transparency around pricing to the energy sector

ASIC to take action against ‘misleading’ or ‘deceptive’ conduct in initial coin offerings

TPG to compensate customers for misleading advertising on NBN speeds

ACCC launches inquiry into the impact of Facebook and Google on the media industry

Telstra to offer NBN customers compensation after ACCC finds it couldn’t hit top advertised speeds

Ozen connects consumers in need of hearing aids to independent audiologists

Don’t make this $145,000 mistake in your startup

Fake reviews: Desperation leading to fishy business

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