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In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles. Article 27th Mar 2025 14 mins The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers. Article 27th Mar 2025 16 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group. Webinar 29th Jan 2025 Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations. Article 13th Sep 2024 15 mins Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today. Webinar 09th Sep 2024 Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations. Article 28th Aug 2024 6 mins The Privacy Series: The Fair and Reasonable Test explained This month in The Privacy Series, we are delving into the introduction of an overarching ‘Fair and Reasonable’ test by the Government as part of the imminent overhaul of the Privacy Act. This type of overarching test in relation to privacy will not just be an Australian first, but a worldwide first too – making it a pioneering piece in this legislative reform. Tool-kit 08th Aug 2024 Preparing Marketers for Privacy Reform Information Sheet The proposed Privacy Act ammendments will greatly affect how businesses collect, use, and handle personal information. Marketers need to ensure that they comply with the new regulations to build customer trust and avoid potential fines and reputational damage. Article 30th Jul 2024 5 minutes Key compliance for ACMA in FY25 – what you need to know The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is Australia’s regulator for telecommunications, broadcasting, radiocommunications, unsolicited communications and certain online content. Each year the ACMA selects key areas for improved industry compliance and has recently announced its FY24-25 compliance priorities. This year, these include a strong focus on consumer protections in the telco sector.
Article 16th Nov 2023 Warning Bells on Spam Act Violations The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has warned advertisers to stick to the rules this festive season as the industry watchdog prepares to crack down on brands during the end-of-year sales period.
Article 25th Oct 2023 ADMA at SXSW in Sydney 2023 SXSW was in Sydney for the first time and it was a grand celebration of the convergence of tech, creativity, and culture. Like many others in the industry, ADMA was present and getting involved - find out how it all went down!
Article 24th Oct 2023 Dymocks' Data Breach: What Marketers Need to Ask Themselves Earlier this month Dymocks became the most recent Australian corporation to experience a large-scale data breach. This incident is yet another live reminder that all Australian businesses need to take the steps required to best protect their customer databases and minimise data breaches. Ask yourself these questions.
Article 12th Oct 2023 The Government's Response to the Privacy Act Report Oct 2023 Late September marked a major step forward in the process with the Attorney General releasing its response to the 116 proposal that were outlined in the Privacy Act Review Report. Here is an overview designed to bring Australian marketers up-to-speed.
Blog FROM THE CEO 27th Sep 2023 7 min Answering Scott Galloway’s challenge - are CMOs dead in 18 months? Marketing maverick Scott Galloway recently joined ADMA’s Global Forum and posed some much needed questions for the marketing industry. ADMA CEO, Andrea Martens, offers some answers for these questions.
Article 07th Sep 2023 7 minutes How CMO's can thrive in tough times During this year’s ADMA Global Forum, marketing leaders with experience in the retail and telecommunications sectors shared how they’ve managed to thrive during tough times
Article 27th Mar 2025 8 mins How marketers can collaborate with legal in the great privacy overhaul With the first wave of Privacy Act reforms now in effect, privacy compliance has become a high-stakes issue for Australian businesses and marketers are right in the middle of it. Sarah Waladan, Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA, explains why legal teams need to treat marketing as a frontline compliance function - not an afterthought.
Article 27th Mar 2025 9 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Consumer The role the consumer plays in the data privacy chain is a pivotal one. In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles.
Article 27th Mar 2025 14 mins The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers.
Article 27th Mar 2025 16 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group.
Webinar 29th Jan 2025 Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.
Article 13th Sep 2024 15 mins Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today.
Webinar 09th Sep 2024 Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.
Article 28th Aug 2024 6 mins The Privacy Series: The Fair and Reasonable Test explained This month in The Privacy Series, we are delving into the introduction of an overarching ‘Fair and Reasonable’ test by the Government as part of the imminent overhaul of the Privacy Act. This type of overarching test in relation to privacy will not just be an Australian first, but a worldwide first too – making it a pioneering piece in this legislative reform.
Tool-kit 08th Aug 2024 Preparing Marketers for Privacy Reform Information Sheet The proposed Privacy Act ammendments will greatly affect how businesses collect, use, and handle personal information. Marketers need to ensure that they comply with the new regulations to build customer trust and avoid potential fines and reputational damage.
Article 30th Jul 2024 5 minutes Key compliance for ACMA in FY25 – what you need to know The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is Australia’s regulator for telecommunications, broadcasting, radiocommunications, unsolicited communications and certain online content. Each year the ACMA selects key areas for improved industry compliance and has recently announced its FY24-25 compliance priorities. This year, these include a strong focus on consumer protections in the telco sector.