Posts in Compliance & Corporate
Remove Unfair Contract Terms before 9 November 2023

From 9 November 2023, changes to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will impose heavy penalties on businesses proposing, using, or relying on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses. Businesses need to review their standard form contracts now and remove any unfair contract terms to avoid substantial penalties.

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When the bargain isn't worth it - Dell fined $10 million for misleading consumers about discount prices

On 14 August 2023, the Federal Court ordered Dell Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based technology provider Dell Technologies Inc, (Dell) to pay a $10 million penalty for making misleading representations on its website about discount prices for add-on computer monitors.

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Directors and officers be warned! Don't be the next Star example

ASIC has provided a stark reminder to directors and officers that they can be held personally liable for company conduct after ASIC commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against 11 current and formers directors and officers of The Star Entertainment Group Limited (Star).

ASIC is seeking penalties which attract a maximum fine of $1.05 million per breach as well as declarations and disqualification orders against the Star directors and officers.

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Know your privacy obligations - or penalties may apply

People are coming increasingly aware and concerned about the protection of their personal information. Given the latest cybercrime attacks on Optus and Medibank, the Federal Government is seeking to increase penalties for privacy breaches. Do you know your privacy obligations and do you have the appropriate privacy protections in place?

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