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Google’s dominance in general search yet to be disrupted

Google’s dominance in general search services in Australia has continued despite regulatory and technological changes to search services.

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ACCC welcomes consultation on new digital competition regime

The ACCC has welcomed today’s start of consultation by the Australian Government on the implementation of a new digital competition regime in Australia.

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ACCC accepts undertaking from TPG in ongoing investigation into Google's search services

The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from TPG as part of the ACCC’s ongoing competition investigation into Google’s search services in Australia, after recent undertakings accepted from Telstra and Optus.

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Final digital platforms report to focus on global developments and emerging competition and consumer issues

The tenth and final report of the ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry will provide an update on recent developments in digital platform markets, identify emerging issues and chart major developments overseas and their impact on consumers and competition.

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ACCC accepts undertakings from Telstra and Optus during its ongoing investigation into Google's search services

The ACCC has accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus as part of the ACCC’s ongoing competition investigation into Google’s search services in Australia.

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Consumers lack visibility and choice over data collection practices

The latest Digital Platform Services Inquiry report published today, highlights that consumers are generally unaware how much of their data is collected, used and shared with data firms and other businesses.

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ACCC to examine internet search

The impact of overseas reforms and technological developments, as well as trends in search quality, are among the issues to be considered by the ACCC as it considers the state of competition in general internet search services in Australia.

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Consumers and small businesses to benefit from proposed new regulation of digital platforms

The ACCC has welcomed the Australian Government’s in-principle agreement to new competition and consumer laws recommended by the ACCC to address harms caused by digital platforms.

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New competition laws needed in response to expansion of digital platforms

The continued expansion of Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft into emerging technologies and other markets demonstrates the critical need for regulatory reform, the ACCC has found in its latest report published today.

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$20m penalty for Meta companies for conduct liable to mislead consumers about use of their data

The Federal Court has ordered two subsidiaries of social media giant Meta, Facebook Israel and Onavo Inc, to each pay $10 million for engaging in conduct liable to mislead in breach of the Australian Consumer Law, in an action brought by the ACCC.

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ACCC invites views on data broker industry

The ACCC is calling on consumers, businesses and interested stakeholders to provide submissions about data broker services in Australia, as part of its five-year digital platform services inquiry.

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ACCC report on social media reinforces the need for more protections for consumers and small business

The ACCC continues to support reforms to protect consumers and businesses following a new report into social media services.

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Expanding digital platform ecosystems to be examined by ACCC

The ACCC will examine the expanding ecosystems of digital platform service providers in Australia as part of its’ five-year Digital Platform Services Inquiry.

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Employsure to pay $3m penalty for misleading Google ads after ACCC appeal

The Full Federal Court has upheld the ACCC’s penalty appeal in a case against workplace relations advisor Employsure Pty Ltd and ordered Employsure to pay a penalty of $3 million for making false and misleading representations in its online ads that it was, or was affiliated with, a government agency.

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Court dismisses ACCC case against Google

The Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC’s case, finding that Google LLC (Google) did not mislead Australian consumers when it published an on-screen notification to Australian users, and changed its privacy policy to expand the scope of its use and collection of personal data.

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ACCC calls for new competition and consumer laws for digital platforms

The ACCC has recommended a range of new measures to address harms from digital platforms to Australian consumers, small businesses and competition.

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ACCC internet sweeps target 'greenwashing', fake online reviews

The ACCC has today launched two internet sweeps to identify misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims and fake or misleading online business reviews.

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ACCC to examine competition and consumer concerns with social media

The ACCC’s Digital Platforms Services Inquiry will examine the state of competition for social media services in Australia as part of the sixth interim report of the ACCC’s five-year Digital Platform Services Inquiry.

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Google LLC to pay $60 million for misleading representations

The Federal Court has ordered Google LLC to pay $60 million in penalties for making misleading representations to consumers about the collection and use of their personal location data on Android phones between January 2017 and December 2018, following court action by the ACCC.

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Google's acquisition of Mandiant not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Mandiant, Inc.

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Concerning issues for consumers and sellers on online marketplaces

An ACCC report examining general online retail marketplaces, such as Amazon Australia, Catch, eBay Australia and Kogan, has highlighted a range of concerns about how they operate as well as the significant benefits they provide to consumers and sellers.

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Trivago to pay $44.7 million in penalties for misleading consumers over hotel room rates

The Federal Court has ordered Trivago to pay penalties of $44.7 million for making misleading representations about hotel room rates on its website and in television advertising, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.

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ACCC takes action over alleged misleading conduct by Meta for publishing scam celebrity crypto ads on Facebook

The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Facebook owner Meta Platforms, Inc.

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New digital platform rules crucial next step in consumer law reform

The development of new upfront rules that force dominant digital platforms to treat their users fairly is the important next step in reforming Australia’s consumer protection laws, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said today.

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Agencies form Digital Platform Regulators Forum

The ACCC, Australian Communications and Media Authority, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and Office of the eSafety Commissioner have together formed the Digital Platform Regulators Forum.

Google’s dominance in general search yet to be disrupted

ACCC welcomes consultation on new digital competition regime

ACCC accepts undertaking from TPG in ongoing investigation into Google's search services

Final digital platforms report to focus on global developments and emerging competition and consumer issues

ACCC accepts undertakings from Telstra and Optus during its ongoing investigation into Google's search services

Consumers lack visibility and choice over data collection practices

ACCC to examine internet search

Consumers and small businesses to benefit from proposed new regulation of digital platforms

New competition laws needed in response to expansion of digital platforms

$20m penalty for Meta companies for conduct liable to mislead consumers about use of their data

ACCC invites views on data broker industry

ACCC report on social media reinforces the need for more protections for consumers and small business

Expanding digital platform ecosystems to be examined by ACCC

Employsure to pay $3m penalty for misleading Google ads after ACCC appeal

Court dismisses ACCC case against Google

ACCC calls for new competition and consumer laws for digital platforms

ACCC internet sweeps target 'greenwashing', fake online reviews

ACCC to examine competition and consumer concerns with social media

Google LLC to pay $60 million for misleading representations

Google's acquisition of Mandiant not opposed

Concerning issues for consumers and sellers on online marketplaces

Trivago to pay $44.7 million in penalties for misleading consumers over hotel room rates

ACCC takes action over alleged misleading conduct by Meta for publishing scam celebrity crypto ads on Facebook

New digital platform rules crucial next step in consumer law reform

Agencies form Digital Platform Regulators Forum

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