ACCC inquiry into tech giants: Increased regulation, notice of acquisitions and stricter privacy rules
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said Facebook and Google’s lack of transparency around how algorithms prioritise content raises concerns over whether the platforms are favouring their own businesses, or businesses which they have a commercial relationship with.
According to the preliminary Digital Platforms Inquiry report, which was released this morning, the ACCC is proposing to recommend an investigation and reporting on ‘criteria, commercial arrangements or other factors’ used by digital platforms, to assses the impact they have on the ranking and display of ads and news content.
The preliminary report was released this morning
“It is also considering a review into the regional and small publishers’ jobs and innovation package, to determine if it should be continued..” heh… it hasn’t even kicked off yet and is now two months late