#Misleading
Social media advertisements: keep it ethical
It’s possible to write an entire series of articles discussing the advantages of social media advertisements. Social media is no longer just an optimum platform for sharing breakfast photos, it can also serve as an ideal platform for businesses to promote their product or service to a worldwide audience. For example, it has been estimated that Facebook now has approximately […]
Electronic Bazaar operator fined $100,000 for misleading customers
The operator of online electronics store Electronic Bazaar has been fined $100,000 for misleading customers regarding refunds and the liability for faulty goods.
Safety Compliance guilty of misleading small businesses
Safety Compliance Pty Ltd, which went into liquidation in 2012, has been found guilty of misleading or deceptive conduct directed at small businesses.
The legal risks of online customer feedback
More Australian businesses are allowing customers to post comments and feedback either on the business’ website or on their social media sites. With the benefits of customer interaction comes the risk of legal liability for customer comments on a business website.