Microsoft May Face Penalties of A$50 Million
The ACCC is after penalties, consumer redress, injunctions and costs, and is suing both Microsoft Australia Pty Ltd and Microsoft Corp (its US parent company).
The highest penalty being saught is about A$50 million, or 30% of the corporation’s adjusted turnover during the breach period.
“Any penalty that might apply to this conduct is a matter for the Court to determine and would depend on the Court’s findings. The ACCC will not comment on what penalties the Court may impose.” -ACCC
In an email response to Reuters, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company was reviewing the ACCC’s claim in detail.
