‘An avoidable error’: Uber hit with hefty fine for breaching spam laws

Kalila Welch

October 26, 2023 10:18

Rideshare and food delivery company Uber has been made to pay a $412,500 fine after sending more than 2 million marketing emails that breached Australian spam laws.

The slap on the wrist follows an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which found the emails had been sent without an unsubscribe facility.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

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