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Member-only 23rd Nov 2023 Preparing for Privacy Reform: Key steps your marketing team can take now Regulation change for marketers is on the horizon and it's important to start enacting changes now to be fully prepared when it hits. From understanding the changes to upskilling, what are key steps your team can take now? This is a members-only resource - log in with your member account to view. Blog FROM THE CEO 23rd Nov 2023 12 mins What does more customer control on ads mean for marketers? More platforms are giving people the choice to control the kind of ads they see, which when married with the rise in ad blockers and subscription-only services poses a new set of challenges for marketers. ADMA CEO Andrea Martens looks at how the industry can adapt for this new reality. Member-only Dark Patterns Info Sheet 22nd Nov 2023 Dark Patterns Information Sheet It's important to be across the developments occurring within privacy for marketers and data governance - dark patterns are just the beginning of a whirlwind of changes. This is a members-only resource - log in with your member account to view. 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! Load More Courses across the digital landscape What would you like to learn? 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We look at what this means for marketers, CMOs and their businesses, and how ADMA can help navigate these complexities. 24th Apr 2025 15 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Platform When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies. 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.
Article 27th Nov 2023 8 mins ‘Dark patterns’ in the spotlight: Here’s what every Aussie marketer needs to know Smart marketing? Or misleading and deceptive? It’s a fine line. One that should compel every marketer to learn about ‘dark patterns’, so they can stop or avoid practicing them moving forward.
Member-only 23rd Nov 2023 Preparing for Privacy Reform: Key steps your marketing team can take now Regulation change for marketers is on the horizon and it's important to start enacting changes now to be fully prepared when it hits. From understanding the changes to upskilling, what are key steps your team can take now? This is a members-only resource - log in with your member account to view.
Blog FROM THE CEO 23rd Nov 2023 12 mins What does more customer control on ads mean for marketers? More platforms are giving people the choice to control the kind of ads they see, which when married with the rise in ad blockers and subscription-only services poses a new set of challenges for marketers. ADMA CEO Andrea Martens looks at how the industry can adapt for this new reality.
Member-only Dark Patterns Info Sheet 22nd Nov 2023 Dark Patterns Information Sheet It's important to be across the developments occurring within privacy for marketers and data governance - dark patterns are just the beginning of a whirlwind of changes. This is a members-only resource - log in with your member account to view.
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 07th May 2025 8 minutes The Privacy Commissioner is armed and ready to enforce privacy law: Are you prepared? The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is taking a firm, proactive stance on enforcing privacy law, despite delays to reforms in tranche two. We look at what this means for marketers, CMOs and their businesses, and how ADMA can help navigate these complexities.
24th Apr 2025 15 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Platform When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies.
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.