Organic Panic: ACCC waters down organic claims
29 July 2013
Fear of ACCC enforcement has seen 7 bottled water manufacturers drop claims that their product is organic
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Moderating User Comments on Social Media: New IAB Guidelines
25 July 2013
"Trending" of late has been the introduction of social media best practice recommendations and guidelines from a variety of bodies. Last week saw the release of the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s (IAB) Social Media Comment Moderation Guidelines, which attempt to address confusion over the requirement for moderation of user comments on social media sites.
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ACCC says No Deal for Scoopon
9 July 2013
The ACCC has issued proceedings against Scoopon in the Federal Court for alleged false and misleading representations to businesses and consumers.
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IAB Australia releases Social Advertising Best Practice Guidelines
29 May 2013
Last week, the Interactive Advertising Bureau Australia (IAB) released Social Advertising Best Practice Guidelines (Guidelines) for paid social advertising. We’re pleased to see IAB helping members navigate the Social Media Wild West. However, we suggest that the Guidelines be further reviewed to mitigate some continuing legal risks.
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Authorisation stations!
8 May 2013
On 6 May 2013 the ACCC released revised Draft Authorisation Guidelines for public comment. Submissions are due Friday 31 May 2013.
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No more Mr Nice Guy! The ACCC warns of action on unfair contract terms
19 March 2013
On 15 March 2013 the ACCC released its report on Unfair Contract Terms and has indicated it is finished with engagement and is now looking at enforcement.
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Bringing online in-line: All Homes gives undertaking to ACCC
8 March 2013
All Homes has provided an undertaking to the ACCC to address concerns that it may have sought to induce a price-fixing understanding
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ACCC 2013 agenda offers little for businesses involved in social media
25 February 2013
It is surprising that the ACCC’s updated Compliance and Enforcement Policy for 2013 makes no express mention of social media. Introduced by Rod Sims in a speech in Sydney on Thursday, 22 February 2013, to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, the ACCC’s priorities extend to “online consumer issues” but that’s as far as it goes.
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