Regulation

Regulation
Lawmakers Call For Stricter Guidelines On NSA Data Collection
June 18, 2019

Two lawmakers want to pass an amendment that aims to stop a massive data collection program run by the National Security Agency (NSA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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India Wants WhatsApp To Make Messages Traceable
June 18, 2019

India is asking messaging service WhatsApp to put a digital fingerprint on every message sent by the service, but without breaking the encryption, according to a report by the Economic Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Cannabis Drinks To Be On Tap In Canada This December
June 18, 2019

A cannabis joint venture plans to start selling different types of marijuana-infused beverages in Canada this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Regulators Call For Better Bank Cybersecurity Oversight
June 17, 2019

U.S. regulators are saying cyberattacks pose the greatest risk to U.S. banks in upcoming years, but the regulation and testing processes are convoluted and complicated for institutions in both spaces to assess, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CFPB Spotlights Director’s Six-Month Mark
June 17, 2019

This past week saw the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offer up highlights of Kathleen Kraninger’s six-month tenure as director. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Former FTC Chairman Seeks Balance In Big Tech Debate
June 14, 2019

In the debate between breaking up Big Tech and homing in more on privacy regulation, some observers propose seeking a balance. Former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman and George Washington University Law School Professor William Kovacic believes there’s a “synthesis” between the two sides, but...

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Florida Is Latest State To Pass Autonomous Car Law
June 14, 2019

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that allows autonomous cars to operate on the roads without requiring a human being to be behind the wheel, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google CEO Pushes Back Against Regulation Talk
June 14, 2019

Google CEO Sundar Pichai pushed back against talk of regulating tech companies, saying that the move could have unintended consequences, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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With New AML Laws, Latvia Looks To Remove Main Regulator
June 13, 2019

Latvia’s parliament has passed new regulation to bolster the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...