Regulation

Regulation
California Privacy Bill Draft Sidesteps Key Personal Data Collection Issues
June 01, 2022

The California Privacy Protection Agency unveiled a preliminary draft of its proposed privacy regulation on May 27, hidden in the announcement of its next public meeting on June 8. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in TechREG: US Supreme Court Grants Victory to Big Tech in Texas Social Media...
June 01, 2022

Today in TechREG, the U.S. Supreme court has temporarily blocked a Texas law that prohibits online platforms from suppressing user posts based on their political views. Until pending litigation on the merits of the case is resolved, social media companies can continue exercising content moderation...

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Today in TechREG: SEC, CFTC’s Crypto Aspirations to Be Tested; Big Tech in the US...
May 31, 2022

Today in TechREG, a group of European Union lawmakers informed Parliament about their visit to Silicon Valley highlighting the positive feedback from Big Tech to the new EU regulation but raising questions about future compliance. In the U.S., Big Tech companies may need to deal...

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UK to Close Online Advertising Consultation Eyeing Stricter Rules, Regulator
May 31, 2022

Google, Meta, TikTok and other companies in the online advertising industry may face a new regulatory landscape in the United Kingdom as a result of new legislation, the creation of a new regulator and even enforcement actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Authorized Push Payment Fraud Challenges CFPB’s Open Banking Stance
May 30, 2022

Despite the absence of specific legislation mandating the use of open banking in the U.S., this practice is growing across the country. Open banking — when banks and financial institutions provide third parties with access to customers’ financial data — allows third parties to initiate...

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SEC, CFTC’s Crypto Aspirations To Be Tested by Courts, Lawmakers
May 30, 2022

Oversight of crypto assets is a hot regulatory topic in the U.S. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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TechREG Weekly US: Approach to Crypto by Lawmakers and Regulators Differ; CFPB Increases Pressure on...
May 27, 2022

This week, U.S. policymakers and regulators made their cases on crypto assets and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). While regulators tend to be very skeptical about cryptocurrencies, even saying that the digital assets depend on “hype,” the position on CBDCs is more positive. Lawmakers, on...

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Auto Verification of Bank Account Owners Is Key to Sanctions Compliance
May 27, 2022

Sanctions have been dominating headlines. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

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Today in TechREG: Fed’s Vice Chair Tells Congress Benefits of US CBDC; CFPB Questions Credit...
May 26, 2022

Today in TechREG, Lael Brainard, vice chair of the Federal Reserve, on Thursday (May 26) told Congress in a hearing about the benefits and risks of having a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). While her remarks were carefully crafted to not show any policy...