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ACCC alleges Google misled consumers about expanded use of personal data

Australia | Monday, July 27, 2020
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Google LLC (Google), alleging Google misled Australian consumers to obtain their consent to...

FTC Takes Action against Marketer That Falsely Promised Consumers Next Day Shipping of Facemasks and Other Personal Protective Equipment

United States of America | Monday, July 20, 2020
SuperGoodDeals capitalized on soaring demand for protective equipment from consumers worried about being exposed to COVID-19, agency alleges The Federal Trade Commission charged an online marketer...

Australian Consumer Law regulators release best practice guidance for the Travel Industry for COVID-19 related travel cancellations

Australia | Wednesday, July 15, 2020

ACM compels providers of pilgrimage packages to take travel guarantee measures

Netherlands | Wednesday, July 8, 2020

NZCC releases guidelines on environmental claims

New Zealand | Wednesday, July 8, 2020

ICPEN Best Practice Principles for Marketing Practices directed towards Children Online

Global | Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Competition Bureau assuming the presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network for 2020-2021

Canada | Tuesday, June 30, 2020

ACM takes action against trade in fake reviews and fake likes

Netherlands | Thursday, June 25, 2020

Korea Consumer Newsletter No 2 [2020]

Republic of Korea | Wednesday, June 24, 2020

ACM: practical implementation of the voucher schemes must be improved

Netherlands | Monday, June 22, 2020

Sony to pay AU$3.5 million penalty for misrepresenting PlayStation gamers’ rights

Australia | Friday, June 5, 2020

ACM reviews ‘corona voucher schemes’

Netherlands | Thursday, May 28, 2020

STA Travel to pay AUD$14 million in penalties for misleading advertisements

Australia | Friday, April 24, 2020

ICPEN eConsumer.gov partner agencies launch interactive site detailing international consumer scam reports

Global | Wednesday, April 15, 2020

SIC orders digital platforms to withdraw products that offer alleged benefits against Covid-19

Colombia | Friday, April 10, 2020

More room for bespoke solutions between hotels and travelers in case of cancellations of bookings made through hotel booking websites

Netherlands | Tuesday, April 7, 2020

TEG Live to refund over AUD$5 million to consumers of USA basketball games

Australia | Tuesday, April 7, 2020