As governments try to come to terms with international trade via the internet, the borderless internet is a thing of the past. In this section, ChiefOfficers.net looks at what governments are doing and the likely effects.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has begun proceedings in the Federal Court against Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited (Sony Europe).
The complaint relates to limitations on warranty for Sony's online sales of PlayStation products that appear on its website and have been notified to Australian consumers in dealings with them.
It's far, far more complicated than the ACCC suggests and for global retailers it's a major threat.
