Australia: ACMA investigation into DoorDash over spam breaches
Progress
Current status
in force
16 Aug 2023 in force
02 Jun 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in ACMA investigation into DoorDash over spam breaches
On 16 August 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a ruling in its investigation into DoorDash, imposing a fine of AUD 2 million for spam breaches. DoorDash is a San Francisco-based company that runs an online platfor…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Announced ACMA investigation into DoorDash over spam breaches
On 2 June 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it had opened an investigation into DoorDash Technologies Australia Pty Ltd (DoorDash) over compliance with the Spam Act, following the receipt of consumer compl…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body