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Welcome speech at ICPEN

Australia | Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Gina Cass-Gottlieb, ACCC Chair, welcomed attendees at the ICPEN Conference welcome event on Monday 8 May 2023. Read more

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

Australia | Friday, April 28, 2023
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) continues to support reforms to protect consumers and businesses following a new report into social media services. Read more

Commission cracks down on sales practices that mislead online shoppers

New Zealand | Saturday, September 17, 2022

FTC Report Shows Rise in Sophisticated Dark Patterns Designed to Trick and Trap Consumers

United States of America | Saturday, September 17, 2022

Online retailer fined for misleading "today only" deals

New Zealand | Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Decathlon and H&M will now inform consumers better about sustainability

Netherlands | Tuesday, September 13, 2022

New provisions come into force tackling unfair business practices

New Zealand | Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Google LLC to pay AU$60 million for misleading representations

Australia | Friday, August 12, 2022

Spark warned by Commission, refunds thousands of broadband customers following misleading conduct

New Zealand | Tuesday, August 9, 2022

CMA to investigate ASOS, Boohoo and Asda over 'green' fashion claims

United Kingdom | Friday, July 29, 2022

Following ACM actions, Wish bans fake discounts and blocks personalized pricing

Netherlands | Thursday, July 28, 2022

FTC Returning Almost $25 Million to Consumers Worldwide Who Were Defrauded by Next-Gen Sweepstakes Scheme

United States of America | Saturday, July 23, 2022

Samsung Australia to pay AU$14m penalty for misleading water resistance claims

Australia | Thursday, June 23, 2022

Finnish Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 01|2022 published

Finland | Monday, June 6, 2022

According to SERNAC's research, 95% of users reject additional cookies with designs that promote privacy

Chile | Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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

Australia | Friday, April 22, 2022

FTC issues tips on donating to Ukraine by crypto

United States of America | Tuesday, March 29, 2022