2025-10-27
We've commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Microsoft for allegedly misleading Australian customers when communicating subscription options and price increases, after it integrated its AI assistant, Copilot, into Microsoft 365 plans. https://www.accc.gov.au/... [image]
Reuters
Australia sues Microsoft for allegedly misleading ~2.7M Microsoft 365 users into accepting a price hike for Copilot plans while hiding cheaper non-AI options
- Microsoft 365 personal plan price increased by 45% — Cheaper ‘classic’ plan only revealed during cancellation process
2025-08-19
We've commenced Federal Court proceedings against Google Asia Pacific over anti-competitive understandings that Google admits it reached with Telstra and Optus regarding the pre-installation of Google Search on Android mobile phones. https://www.accc.gov.au/... [image]
Reuters
Australia's ACCC says Google agreed to pay a AU$55M fine over deals with Telstra and Optus to preinstall only Google Search on Android phones from 2019 to 2021
Himanshi Akhand / Reuters :
2025-08-18
We've commenced Federal Court proceedings against Google Asia Pacific over anti-competitive understandings that Google admits it reached with Telstra and Optus regarding the pre-installation of Google Search on Android mobile phones. https://www.accc.gov.au/... [image]
Reuters
Australia's ACCC says Google agreed to pay a AU$55M fine over deals with Telstra and Optus to preinstall only Google Search on Android phones from 2019 to 2021
Australia's competition regulator said on Monday it has begun proceedings against Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O) …
2022-08-14
The Federal Court 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 in 2017 and 2018, in proceedings brought by the ACCC. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
The Guardian
Google agrees to pay $42.7M to settle a court case with Australia's ACCC over misleading some Android users about the collection of personal location data
The Guardian : Source: Australian Competition … .
2022-08-13
The Federal Court 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 in 2017 and 2018, in proceedings brought by the ACCC. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
The Guardian
Google agrees to pay $42.7M to settle a court case with Australia's ACCC over misleading some Android users about the collection of personal location data
The tech giant kept track of some Android phone owners even when their location history was set to ‘off’ Source: Australian Competition … .
2022-08-12
The Federal Court 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 in 2017 and 2018, in proceedings brought by the ACCC. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
The Guardian
Google agrees to pay $42.7M to settle a court case with Australia's ACCC over misleading some Android users about the collection of personal location data
The tech giant kept track of some Android phone owners even when their location history was set to ‘off’ Source: Australian Competition … .
2022-03-19
We've instituted Federal Court proceedings against Facebook owner Meta, alleging that they engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by publishing scam advertisements featuring prominent Australian public figures. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
Reuters
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sues Meta claiming Facebook “aided and abetted” scam cryptocurrency ads with photos of famous Australians
Australian competition watchdog has begun proceedings against Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) …
2022-03-18
We've instituted Federal Court proceedings against Facebook owner Meta, alleging that they engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by publishing scam advertisements featuring prominent Australian public figures. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
Reuters
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sues Meta claiming Facebook “aided and abetted” scam cryptocurrency ads with photos of famous Australians
Australian competition watchdog has begun proceedings against Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) …
2021-04-17
The Federal Court has found that Google misled consumers about personal location data collected through Android mobile devices between January 2017 and late 2018, in a world-first action brought by the ACCC. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
The Guardian
Australian Federal Court rules Google misled Android users into thinking it would not collect their location data when they turned location history off
Google collected data on some Android and Pixel phones even when customers ticked ‘No’ or ‘Do not collect’
2021-04-16
The Federal Court has found that Google misled consumers about personal location data collected through Android mobile devices between January 2017 and late 2018, in a world-first action brought by the ACCC. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
The Guardian
Australian Federal Court rules Google misled Android users into thinking it would not collect their location data when they turned location history off
Google collected data on some Android and Pixel phones even when customers ticked ‘No’ or ‘Do not collect’
2021-03-12
What is the impact of default search engines and web browsers on consumer choice? As part of our inquiry into digital platforms we would be keen to hear your views. Find out more about our inquiry and how to make a submission. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
ZDNet
Australia's government has put out a call for submissions on internet browser defaults, following its media bargaining code, with a focus on Apple and Google
2020-12-16
We have instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Facebook and two of its subsidiaries for false, misleading or deceptive conduct when promoting Facebook's Onavo Protect mobile app to Australian consumers. https://www.accc.gov.au/... https://twitter.com/...
TechCrunch
Australian regulator sues Facebook for allegedly using its Onavo VPN app to spy on users for commercial purposes in 2016 and 2017
Yet more trouble brewing for Facebook: Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing the tech giant over its use, in 2016 and 2017 …
2020-09-08
We are looking at the experience of Australians regarding mobile app stores, including how data is used, competition between stores, and pricing. We invite you to share your experiences through a short survey. Submissions close 2 October. https://ow.ly/... https://twitter.com/...
Gizmodo Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it will investigate competition between Google and Apple's app stores and how they use and share data
Two teenagers are posing with their Samsung Galaxy S4 (left) and iPhone 4 smartphones. — Apple and Google have been copping quite …
2020-07-28
We've launched Federal Court proceedings against Google, alleging they misled Australian consumers to obtain consent to expand the scope of info they could collect and combine about consumers' internet activity, for their use, including for targeted ads. https://ow.ly/... https://twitter.com/...
iTnews
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sues Google for allegedly expanding the use of users' personal data without gaining explicit consent
Matt Johnston / iTnews :
2020-07-27
We've launched Federal Court proceedings against Google, alleging they misled Australian consumers to obtain consent to expand the scope of info they could collect and combine about consumers' internet activity, for their use, including for targeted ads. https://ow.ly/... https://twitter.com/...
iTnews
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sues Google for allegedly expanding the use of users' personal data without gaining explicit consent
This time over expanded use of personal data. — The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has again taken aim at Google …
2020-06-06
After misrepresenting PlayStation gamers' consumer guarantee rights on its website and in dealings with consumers, Sony Europe has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $3.5 million in penalties. Read more here: https://ow.ly/... https://twitter.com/...
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Australian court fines Sony Europe ~$2.4M for denying customers refunds for faulty PlayStation games and for misrepresenting consumer rights
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission :