The members of the Digital Platform Regulators Forum have agreed on a collective set of priorities for 2022/23: a focus on the impact of algorithms, seeking to increase transparency of digital platforms’ activities and how they are protecting users from potential harm, and increased collaboration and capacity building between the four members.
The four members of the forum are: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA), eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) and Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Impact of algorithms: The forum will look at the impact of algorithms on Australians in a range of areas, including algorithmic recommendations and profiling, moderation algorithms, promotion of disinformation, harmful content, and product ranking and displays on digital platforms such as online marketplaces.
The forum also discussed work already undertaken on the development of codes of practice for digital platforms.
The ACCC has set up a specialist Digital Platforms Branch to conduct further work related to digital platform markets.
Through the forum all members have agreed to share information and work together to tackle issues across their traditional lines of responsibility.
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