Cyber crimes surge in second half of 2022
The latest OAIC report indicates companies must do more to protect consumer data.
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Op-ed: Companies have no qualms telling straight-out lies
Companies lie to protect themselves and show no shame when they are caught out.
ACCC investigation reveals misleading green claims are rife
The consumer watchdog has conducted an online sweep of business’s environmental claims and vows more action to come.
CHOICE review of appliance packaging finds plenty of non-recyclables
Our packaging materials review shows some manufacturers are doing better than others when it comes to sustainability.
Banks and industry groups join the call to regulate BNPL
Banks, industry groups and others support full regulation of BNPL products under financial laws.
Op-ed: Reform needed to curb marketing of alcohol, gambling and junk food online
Research from FARE and VicHealth shows that people seeking to reduce their use are concerned by targeted digital marketing.
CHOICE calls on government to regulate buy now, pay later industry
In a joint submission, CHOICE and allies say the time has come to impose the Credit Act on self-regulated BNPL providers.
Latitude Finance interest-free offers can cost plenty
Latitude Finance is partnering with Apple and others on interest-free credit card offers, but beware sky-high interest rates if you don’t pay the balance in time.
Thousands of Brosa customers likely out of pocket
Over 5000 customers had paid for orders before the company was acquired by Kogan.
‘Pay later’ operators providing large loans without a credit licence
Elepay and Futurerent offer property owners huge lines of credit, and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm.