Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: https://cprc.org.au/report/playing-the-player/

#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection

• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games

• 46% experienced financial detriment

• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing

These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.

READ OUR LATEST REPORT: 🎮 Playing the Player: Unfair Digital Gaming Practices and Their Impact on Australians

Our latest research, with Monash University reveals how deceptive design practices in digital games are affecting Australian consumers.

The findings are concerning:

Short-term relief isn't enough. @ErinLTurner discusses long-term solutions in her article: https://cprc.org.au/beyond-cost-of-living-relief/ #CostOfLiving #FinancialCounselling #Policy #Wellbeing #FirstNationsLeadership

Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: https://cprc.org.au/report/playing-the-player/

#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection

• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games

• 46% experienced financial detriment

• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing

These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.

READ OUR LATEST REPORT: 🎮 Playing the Player: Unfair Digital Gaming Practices and Their Impact on Australians

Our latest research, with Monash University reveals how deceptive design practices in digital games are affecting Australian consumers.

The findings are concerning:

🔒 Privacy management in Australia is a burden on consumers. Our new report reveals the true cost of protecting your data. Dive into key findings from our privacy sweep and discover what managing you privacy is costing you. Read now: https://ow.ly/Ch3950SyqMk #PrivacyReform

A good explainer to read on subscription traps and consumer protection by @patawright via
@abcnews
📱75% of Aussies struggle to cancel subscriptions
🇺🇸 US introduces "click to cancel"
🇦🇺 AU reforms coming in 2025
Read full story here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-22/click-to-cancel-consumer-protection-for-cancelling-subscriptions/104497812

📊 39% of appliances use vague "eco-friendly" marketing claims without evidence, our research finds. 🔧 Solution? An Australian repair rating system to help consumers make sustainable choices. Read full article by @jendudley https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8826633/consumer-group-sees-red-over-greenwashing-claims/

🏡 Many Victorian renters face a tough choice: high bills or eviction. Our report shows they deserve safe, efficient homes. Read more: https://cprc.org.au/report/too-hot-too-cold-too-costly/ #CostOfLiving #RentersRights #EnergyEfficiency

🎧 Check out this episode of The Wallis Social Research Podcast on greenwashing with @CPRC @Marianne-Campbell! Tune in: https://ow.ly/jbLC50VvlGf #Greenwashing #Podcast

Our CEO Erin Turner spoke with ABC RN Hour #FranKelly about supermarket price gouging and PM Albanese's promise. Are Australian supermarkets gouging? Tune in! 🔗https://ow.ly/glQ050VsPux #FairPricing #ConsumerRights #AusPol

Had a bad experience with a business and wondered, "Am I the Only One?" You're not! Our CPRC report reveals that Australian regulators have consumer complaint data locked away. Read more: cprc.org.au/report/am-i-the-only-one #ConsumerData #SmartShopping

🤔 Why do nearly 50% of Aussies stay silent on telco issues? Research shows a crisis of confidence - consumers doubt complaints will help. Do you think this is acceptable? Full report: https://ow.ly/7pnE50SNRx9 #TelcoFrustration #ConsumerVoice

Had a bad experience with a business and wondered, "Am I the Only One?" You're not! Our CPRC report reveals that Australian regulators have consumer complaint data locked away. Read more: cprc.org.au/report/am-i-the-only-one #ConsumerData #SmartShopping

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Something I came across I thought I'd share - the ACCC's Little Black Book of Scams. https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/publications/the-little-black-book-of-scams
Help educate yourself and others on potential online scams. Little out of date but some good information in there. Hopefully next version will include how to avoid the PayID scams currently rife on local marketplaces.
#Scams #ACCC #OnlineSafety #BeCarefulOutThere #PayID

How are retailers using new technologies to track and record customers in their stores?🤫 It's often without our knowledge. Check out #choice Australia
https://choice.com.au/retailtech

Companies like Twitter, Meta & Google directly receive tens of millions of 💰 to place misleading ads from oil companies. If you see a fossil fuel ad, report it to Greenwash Dog: https://stopfundingheat.info/greenwash-dog/

Campaign by @stopfundingheat Article from @ethicalconsumer