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ACMA takes alleged SMS spammers to court

ACMA takes alleged SMS spammers to court

In a local first, the Australian Communications and Media Authority said it has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court in Brisbane against several companies over unsolicited SMS spam.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2009, 8:01AM Collaboration
ACMA response to Hyarchis alleged spam breach

ACMA response to Hyarchis alleged spam breach

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a detailed response to claims by Hyarchis that its formal warning over alleged spam activities was unfair.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2008, 7:29AM Security
Hyarchis sets record straight on spam warning

Hyarchis sets record straight on spam warning

Hyarchis has described the formal warning issued to it by ACMA over alleged SMS spam as a ‘slap in the face’ that sets a dangerous precedent for the entire web marketing industry.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2008, 7:56AM Security
Hyarchis busted in ACMA spam crackdown

Hyarchis busted in ACMA spam crackdown

Premium SMS provider Hyarchis Company is the latest to feature on a growing hitlist of firms caught by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for alleged breaches of the Spam Act.
Staff Writers Nov 20 2008, 10:29AM Security
Senator Conroy expands reach of net filters to "unwanted content"

Senator Conroy expands reach of net filters to "unwanted content"

Senator Conroy has continued to expand the reach of his proposed mandatory net filters, saying that he will block up to 10,000 new sites that contain “unwanted material”.
Staff Writers Nov 14 2008, 1:21AM Collaboration
The Ad company comes under fire from ACMA

The Ad company comes under fire from ACMA

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued a formal warning to The Ad Company Pty Ltd for alleged breaches of the Spam Act 2003.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2008, 1:33PM Security
Dodo flies in face of Do Not Call register

Dodo flies in face of Do Not Call register

Telco upstart Dodo has been fined $147,400 after an offshore call centre it used called numbers listed on the Do Not Call register.
Staff Writers Oct 23 2008, 8:04AM Collaboration
Brisbane ISP charges customers to make complaints

Brisbane ISP charges customers to make complaints

‘Impecunious’ Brisbane-based ISP, We.net.au, has been fined over $8,000 for trying to charge fees to customers that complained about them to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO).
Staff Writers Oct 18 2008, 7:52AM Collaboration
Aussie web retailer shamed as spammer

Aussie web retailer shamed as spammer

Best Buy Australia has been fined $4,400 for sending emails to people after they had requested to be removed from the mailing list.
Staff Writers Sep 6 2008, 9:22AM Software
ACMA approves online content code of practice

ACMA approves online content code of practice

The Australian Communications and Media Authority [ACMA] has approved the industry code of practice for web and mobile content providers
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 18 2008, 3:37PM Collaboration
ACMA: Telcos maintain high service standard

ACMA: Telcos maintain high service standard

Australia’s leading telcos put in a strong performance in meeting new connection and fault repair standards.
Staff Writers Jan 15 2007, 3:14PM Mobility
ACMA’s ‘one click’ anti-spam button

ACMA’s ‘one click’ anti-spam button

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released SpamMATTERS, a one-click button which deletes and reports spam to the government regulator.
Staff Writers May 31 2006, 9:32AM Security
ISPs keeping compliant

ISPs keeping compliant

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has reported that local ISPs are doing their part for online consumer safety.
Staff Writers May 11 2006, 1:40PM Collaboration
ACMA cans spammer

ACMA cans spammer

The ACMA has reported that it has successfully prosecuted a case against the first person and company to be convicted under the Australian Spam Act.
Staff Writers Apr 19 2006, 3:07PM Security
ACMA to force anti-spam on ISPs

ACMA to force anti-spam on ISPs

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is forcing ISPs and email service providers to provide spam filtering options to their subscribers.
Tim Lohman Mar 28 2006, 3:01PM Security
ACMA flags digital radio standards

ACMA flags digital radio standards

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has moved to clarify the future of digital radio in this country.
Tim Lohman Nov 9 2005, 4:15PM Mobility
Australians go zombie hunting

Australians go zombie hunting

A zombie-hunting program has been launched by the ACMA, in a bid to identify infected computers which have Australian internet addresses.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 7 2005, 2:44PM Security
Federal court issues interim injunctions against Clarity1

Federal court issues interim injunctions against Clarity1

Interim injunctions have been issued by a federal court under the Spam Act against Clarity1.
Vivienne Fisher Jul 21 2005, 4:14PM Software

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