Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF)
Australia's Scams Prevention Framework in Part IVF of the Competition and Consumer Act: governance, prevent, detect, report, disrupt and respond duties on banks, telecommunications carriers and large digital platforms, with the regulated entity tests, safe harbour, dispute resolution and phased start.
Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 4 domains and 18 controls. The largest domains are SPF principle 1: Governance – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) (5 controls), SPF principle 6: Respond, and codes – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) (5 controls), SPF principles 2 and 3: Prevent and detect – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
SPF principle 1: Governance – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58AD-reg | ss 58AC and 58AD with the Designation and Rules Work out whether you are a regulated entity and which services are regulated |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BD | s 58BD Document and implement scam governance policies, with metrics and targets |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BE | s 58BE A senior officer certifies the governance framework within 12 months and then every year |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BF | s 58BF Keep records of governance activity for at least six years |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BG | s 58BG Give the regulator the governance documents and records within 10 business days |
SPF principle 6: Respond, and codes – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BZC-BZD | ss 58BZC and 58BZD Offer an accessible scam reporting channel and internal dispute resolution |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BZDA-BZE | ss 58BZDA and 58BZE Give a statement of compliance and apply the prescribed processes in dispute handling |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BZF | s 58BZF Publish information about reporting and dispute rights |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BZG | s 58BZG Belong to the external dispute resolution scheme and cooperate with it |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58CC | ss 58CB and 58CC Comply with the sector SPF code once made |
SPF principles 2 and 3: Prevent and detect – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BJ | s 58BJ Take reasonable steps to prevent scams being committed through regulated services |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BM | s 58BM Take reasonable steps to detect scams as they happen and afterwards |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BN | s 58BN Investigate actionable scam intelligence within 28 days |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BO | s 58BO Identify affected SPF consumers within a reasonable time |
SPF principles 4 and 5: Report and disrupt – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BR-BS | ss 58BR and 58BS Report actionable scam intelligence and scams to the regulators as required |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BX | s 58BX Take proportionate steps to disrupt scam activity and prevent further loss |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BY | s 58BY Report investigation outcomes to the general regulator |
| australia-scams-prevention-framework-competition-and-consumer-act-2010-part-ivf::s58BZA | s 58BZA Use the safe harbour only within its conditions |
What is Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) and who does it apply to?
Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth) with 4 domains and 18 controls. Australia's Scams Prevention Framework in Part IVF of the Competition and Consumer Act: governance, prevent, detect, report, disrupt and respond duties on banks, telecommunications carriers and large digital platforms, with the regulated entity tests, safe harbour, dispute resolution and phased start. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) actually require?
Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) has 18 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are SPF principle 1: Governance – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) (5 controls), SPF principle 6: Respond, and codes – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) (5 controls), SPF principles 2 and 3: Prevent and detect – Australia Scams Prevention Framework (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Part IVF) (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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