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Australia - ACCC alleges Google misled consumers about expanded use of personal data

07/27/2020

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Google LLC (Google), alleging Google misled Australian consumers to obtain their consent to expand the scope of personal information that…

Australia - Australian Consumer Law regulators release best practice guidance for the Travel Industry for COVID-19 related travel cancellations

07/23/2020

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Australian state and territory Australian Consumer Law regulators have developed best practice guidance for the travel industry in relation to dealing with COVID-19 related cancellations. The…

United States of America - FTC Takes Action against Marketer That Falsely Promised Consumers Next Day Shipping of Facemasks and Other Personal Protective Equipment

07/18/2020

SuperGoodDeals capitalized on soaring demand for protective equipment from consumers worried about…

Netherlands - ACM compels providers of pilgrimage packages to take travel guarantee measures

07/08/2020

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has compelled eight tour operators that offer pilgrimage packages to protect consumers against the consequences of possible bankruptcies. …