consumer protection

Newsom Vetoes California Privacy Bill That Upped Consumer Data Control

Newsom Vetoes California Privacy Bill That Upped Consumer Data Control
Newsom Vetoes California Privacy Bill That Upped Consumer Data Control
September 24, 2024  |  Regulation

In a pivotal moment for data privacy and child protection, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently made two contrasting decisions that highlight the complexities and competing...

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CFPB Says Debt Collectors Try to Collect on Already-Paid Medical Bills
CFPB Says Debt Collectors Try to Collect on Already-Paid Medical Bills
September 05, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has found that debt collectors are using illegal tactics, and it is taking steps to ensure they follow consumer financial...

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AI Data Mining Uses Machine Learning to Glean Insights
AI Data Mining Uses Machine Learning to Glean Insights
September 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In an era where data is often called the new oil, artificial intelligence (AI) is the tool extracting valuable insights from vast digital reserves. AI-powered...

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Regulators Have Been Sounding the Drip Pricing Alarm for Years
Regulators Have Been Sounding the Drip Pricing Alarm for Years
July 31, 2024  |  Regulation

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s new lawsuit against StubHub is just the latest occasion to call attention to practices that regulators have been contesting...

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CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
July 28, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused rent-to-own company Acima of tricking customers into high-cost financing agreements. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Finds Junk Fees on the Menu of School Lunch Programs
CFPB Finds Junk Fees on the Menu of School Lunch Programs
July 25, 2024  |  CFPB

Junk fees are taking a toll on lower-income parents trying to pay for school lunches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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BNPL Firms Ask for 5 More Months to Prepare for CFPB Rules
BNPL Firms Ask for 5 More Months to Prepare for CFPB Rules
July 17, 2024  |  BNPL

The end of the month is speeding toward the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry — and with it, new rules and regulations regarding consumer...

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CFPB Finds Failures in Loan Collection and Medical Credit Cards
CFPB Finds Failures in Loan Collection and Medical Credit Cards
July 02, 2024  |  CFPB

The companies collecting Americans’ student loans, auto loans and medical payments have some work to do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CFPB: Lenders Must Stop Hiding Unlawful Terms in Fine Print
CFPB: Lenders Must Stop Hiding Unlawful Terms in Fine Print
June 04, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is warning businesses against hiding “unlawful or unenforceable terms” in contracts’ fine print. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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