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 […]

Tech sector unites to tackle scammers

*UPDATE* – 1:30pm AEST: X has signed on to the AOSC. This means that eight leading companies in the tech industry have today launched a proactive code aimed at combating scam activity in Australia. The Australian Online Scams Code (AOSC) has been signed by Discord, Google, Meta, Snap, TikTok, Twitch, X, and Yahoo as initial […]

Twitch signs the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation

Press release, 7 February 2024 – Twitch has today announced that it will adopt the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (ACPDM), affirming its commitment to protecting Australians from harmful misinformation and disinformation online.  Twitch, an interactive livestreaming service for content spanning gaming, entertainment, sports, music, is the newest signatory of the code […]