privacy

California’s Proposition 24 Vote Could Boost Online Privacy Bills In New York, Washington
California’s Proposition 24 Vote Could Boost Online Privacy Bills In New York, Washington
November 04, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

A ballot measure passed by a sizable majority of California voters to ramp up protections for online privacy could pave the way for similar measures...

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Privacy Law Update Would Give Californians More Control Over Data
Privacy Law Update Would Give Californians More Control Over Data
November 03, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Voters in California, who backed a far-reaching digital privacy law two years ago, are now facing a war of words over a ballot measure that...

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Why Merchants Must Keep An Eye On Changing Data Privacy Perceptions
Why Merchants Must Keep An Eye On Changing Data Privacy Perceptions
November 02, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

Eighty-seven percent of Americans believe data privacy is a basic right, so merchants can’t afford to miss the mark on safeguarding consumers’ information. Michael Reidbord,...

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REPORT: Consumer Privacy Concerns Demand Regulatory Compliance
REPORT: Consumer Privacy Concerns Demand Regulatory Compliance
October 30, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

More consumers are turning to digital channels to make daily purchases as the pandemic continues. Emerging data privacy and open banking rules meant to regulate...

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Apple iOS 14 Sparks Antitrust Grievance In France
Apple iOS 14 Sparks Antitrust Grievance In France
October 28, 2020  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple’s new operating system, iOS 14, offers new privacy controls and advertising opt-in that triggered a complaint to France’s competition authority from a group of...

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UK Watchdog Investigates Klarna Over Email Fiasco
UK Watchdog Investigates Klarna Over Email Fiasco
October 15, 2020  |  BNPL

The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is launching a probe against Sweden’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Klarna over complaints about a recent email...

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How Middle Eastern Merchants Can Keep Up With Pandemic-Driven Privacy, Payment Shifts
How Middle Eastern Merchants Can Keep Up With Pandemic-Driven Privacy, Payment Shifts
September 29, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

Consumers around the globe have moved their purchasing online during the pandemic, and those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are no...

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Facebook Threatens EU Pullout
Facebook Threatens EU Pullout
September 21, 2020  |  Facebook / Meta

In a bit of high-tech saber-rattling, Facebook is threatening to pull the plug on its social media platform in the European Union if a controversial...

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AT&T Eyes Ad-Supported Billing Options
AT&T Eyes Ad-Supported Billing Options
September 17, 2020  |  Mobile

AT&T is considering new phone plans in which the customer could get a discount for letting the company put ads on their smartphone, Reuters reported....

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