Australia: ACMA investigation into Uber's alleged violation of spam laws
Progress
Current status
in force
26 Oct 2023 in force
04 May 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 Uber's alleged violation of spam laws
On 26 October 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued its ruling in its investigation into Uber, imposing a fine of USD 412'500 for violating the Australian Spam Act by sending over 2 million marketing emails without an…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Opened ACMA investigation into Uber's alleged violation of spam laws
On 4 May 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) opened an investigation into Uber over an alleged violation of the Australian Spam Act. The ACMA stated that it received complaints claiming that Uber violated Australian spam l…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body