Complaint by Reset Australia against X (f.k.a Twitter) upheld by Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation independent Complaints Sub-Committee

Media release, Monday, 27 November 2023 – A decision by an independent committee in relation to a complaint by Reset Australia against X (f.k.a Twitter) under the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (ACPDM) has been reached today.  The Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) is releasing this decision in its role as the […]

DIGI welcomes launch of the National Anti-Scam Centre

On today’s, launch of the National Anti-Scam Centre, DIGI Managing Director Sunita Bose said: “DIGI welcomes the launch and continued funding of the National Anti-Scams Centre (NASC), and we look forward to working with the Government on the details of this important initiative.  “While DIGI’s members invest heavily in protecting Australian consumers from scams, consumers […]

Online safety, cyber security, privacy and consumer protection boost welcome in Federal Budget

The Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) congratulates the Australian Government on the delivery of the federal budget, and its important funding commitments toward online safety, cyber security, privacy and consumer protection, which are top priorities for DIGI and its members. DIGI Managing Director Sunita Bose said:  “The breadth of today’s digital ecosystem requires relevant regulators […]

Statement from DIGI Managing Director Sunita Bose on the release of the ACMA’s discussion paper to guide the development of the disinformation code

Friday June 26, 2020: “DIGI has been engaging with the ACMA since December 2019 after the Government’s request that digital platforms develop a voluntary code of conduct for disinformation. “In May, we announced to the ACMA and other stakeholders that we would be proactively developing an industry code, in partnership with the UTS Centre for […]