Section 52V — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Section 52S—dominant purpose

For the purposes of paragraph 52S(1)(b), treat a change as not having the dominant purpose mentioned in that paragraph if the change is any of the following:

(a) a change to an algorithm made as part of routine maintenance with the dominant purpose of ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the algorithm;

(b) a change to an algorithm with the dominant purpose of ensuring that the algorithm operates more quickly or more efficiently.

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Related sections

s 52Q — Obligations in respect of digital platform services individually
s 52R — Giving list and explanation of data provided to registered news businesses
s 52S — Change to algorithm to bring about identified alteration to distribution of content with significant effect on referral traffic
s 52W — Section 52S—significant effect
s 52X — Recognition of original covered news content
s 52Y — Facilitating open communication—responsible digital platform corporation for designated digital platform service

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