Federal Court Hits Meta With $20m Penalty Over Data-Guzzling VPN App
Judging by the size of the fines it receives, Mark Zuckerberg's cheque stubs would certainly be a sight to be behold.
ACCC: Social Media Advertising Lacks Transparency
ACCC declares social media advertising lacks transparency. O'Brien windscreen replacement says "hold my beer".
AI Should Pay Journos: Rod Sims
If anyone from ChatGPT is reading, we take cash, bank transfer and jugs of beer.
Complaint Lodged With ACCC Over Use Of “Ocean Plastics” Marketing
Clearly people complaining about ocean plastics have never seen Wilson's performance alongside Tom Hanks in Castaway.
ACCC To Probe Big Tech’s Interconnected Web Of Products & Services
To work at the ACCC do you need to have a brown suit, magnifying glass and a love of Miss Marple's Murder Mysteries?
ACCC Launches Greenwashing Investigations Following “Concerning” Environmental Or Sustainability Practices
ACCC now eyeing brands deliberately "greenwashing". Airlines, utes & petrol firms declare we've given up even trying.
ACCC Hunting Out Misleading Endorsements From Social Media Influencers, Brands & Agencies
ACCC has its sights on dodgy social media influencers. But not before looking fabulous with bronzer & teeth whitening.
Google Beats ACCC In Court Over Adtech Data Collection
The ongoing war between the ACCC and Google Australia again proving worthy of a particularly spiteful MAFS episode.
ACCC Sues Telstra Over “Misleading” Belong Broadband Speeds
In Telstra's defence here, would anyone even have a clue of their broadband speed?
Google Agrees To $60 Million Fine For Misleading Australian Users On Data Collection
Google Australia cops $60 million fine from the ACCC. Confirms change in car ash tray should just about cover things.
ACCC Will Not Oppose Telstra’s Acquisition Of Fetch TV
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Samsung Slammed With $14M Fine By Federal Court For “Misleading Waterproof Claims”
Thank god we have Korean boy bands because some of the country's leading brands lead a lot to be desired.
Rod Sims: “Meta Should Be Designated Under The World Media Code”
Rod Sims continues to twist the knife into Facebook. Mrs Sims starting to think, "Let it go, Rod, let it go."
“ABC Funding Needs To Be Safeguarded” Says Former ACCC Head Rod Sims
Gardening Australia fan Rod Sims wants the ABC's funding and Costa's beard protected as he tends his autumn begonias.
Google Warns Australia’s Media Bargaining Laws Could Harm Democracy
Google warns Australia’s media bargaining laws could be harmful to democracy itself. Not to mention its large profits.
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