Scams Prevention Framework welcomed, and digital industry stands ready to implement it 

February 13, 2025: The Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) welcomes the passage of the Scams Prevention Framework, which will strengthen a wide range of industries’ scam defences, through mandatory industry codes with tough penalties for non-compliance.  On the passage of the legislation, DIGI Managing Director, Sunita Bose said:  “Scammers must be stopped at every step […]

DIGI welcomes the 26% decrease in scams losses in Australia, and reduction in online scams

11 March 2025: The Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) welcomes the release of the 2024 Targeting Scams report by the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), which highlights a 25.9% reduction in total scam losses in Australia in 2024 compared to 2023. Reported losses from ‘online forums’ – including social media, online trading sites, professional forums, and […]

Scams legislation welcome, but five key questions need answers

DIGI media release, 17 September: The Digital Industry Group Inc. welcomes the release of the Government’s Scams Prevention Framework exposure draft, particularly the sector-specific codes with strong obligations for digital platforms, telecommunications and banks to protect Australians against scams. On the release of the legislation, DIGI, Managing Director, Sunita Bose said: “Scammers must be stopped […]

DIGI statement on digital industry reforms announced this week

Media release, September 12/9/24: DIGI and its members will closely review and constructively engage with all digital industry reforms announced this week.  On the release of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, DIGI Managing Director, Sunita Bose, said: “DIGI fully supports the need to reform the Privacy Act to give Australians more choice, […]