There is a proliferation of ransomware attacks, with reports of a 200% increase in attacks against Australian organisations in recent months. On a global scale, the average cost of cybercrime continues to rise, according to the latest ‘Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021’ by IBM and the Ponemon Institute...
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On 13 October 2021, the Ad Standards Community Panel (Panel) found that a Grill'd ad breached sections 2.3 and 2.4 of the AANA Code of Ethics (Code) because it used violence inappropriately and suggested sexual violence towards children. Use of animated or cartoon characters, simple themes (such as ‘good vs evil’)...
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From 1 November 2021, company directors will be required to have their own unique director identification number (DIN) to verify their identity. DIN’s are a unique 15-digit identifier issued by Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). Why were DIN’s introduced? DIN’s have been introduced to help prevent the use of false...
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Businessman and former politician Clive Palmer was defeated in a copyright infringement case following unauthorised use of a popular Twisted Sister song in a political campaign. Palmer, founder and chairman of the United Australia Party (UAP), authorised the recording and broadcast of the song 'Aussies Not Gonna Cop It'. The song...
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Trade promotions, such as competitions and other promotional games, are winners for generating hype for your brand. However, trade promotions are heavily regulated and organisations must ensure they comply with relevant laws...
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The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has announced that a new Food and Beverages Advertising Code, together with an accompanying practice note, will take effect on 1 November 2021. The new code aims to lessen the impact and exposure of advertisements promoting occasional food and/or drinks (treats)...
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