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Steps to Ensure Compliance

Steps to Ensure Compliance If you’d like detailed guidance on a specific APP or need help updating your privacy practices, get in touch with Live Terms!

How to Avoid Penalties

How to Avoid Penalties The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has significantly increased penalties for non-compliance with updated laws under the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) and the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). These changes aim to deter businesses from including outdated or unfair terms in their contracts and emphasize consumer protection. Key updates include: […]

ACCC’s Regulations

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is responsible for enforcing competition and consumer protection laws in Australia. As of my last update in October 2023, there have been several important developments and changes in ACCC’s regulations, actions, and focus areas. Here’s a general overview of the latest changes:            Digital Markets and Online Platforms

Why Keep Updated?

Why Keep Updated? Updating website terms and conditions is important to ensure they remain relevant, legally compliant, and reflective of your current business practices. Here are some key reasons to update your website terms: 1. Legal Compliance 2. New Features or Services 3. Evolving Business Practices 4. User Behavior and Expectations 5. Limiting Liability 6. […]

Changes in Penalties for Non-Compliance

Focus on Small Businesses The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a key role in regulating unfair contract terms to ensure that consumers and small businesses are not taken advantage of by larger, more powerful entities. An unfair contract term is one that creates an imbalance between the rights and obligations of the parties, […]