Tag: consumer rights
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The Register: Big clouds scramble as EU Data Act brings new data transfer rules
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/10/big_clouds_scramble_over_eu/ Source: The Register Title: Big clouds scramble as EU Data Act brings new data transfer rules Feedly Summary: Arbitrarily inflated lock-in-tastic fees curbed as movement charges must be cost-linked Most of the provisions of the EU Data Act will officially come into force from the end of this week, requiring cloud providers…
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AlgorithmWatch: Flagged by the Algorithm: Klarna Thought I’m a Fraudster
Source URL: https://algorithmwatch.org/en/flagged-algorithm-klarna-fraudster/ Source: AlgorithmWatch Title: Flagged by the Algorithm: Klarna Thought I’m a Fraudster Feedly Summary: Flexible payment company Klarna’s automated systems flagged a user for allegedly failing to pay for an online order. She had been told that a glitch in the platform prevented her from paying, and then Klarna’s algorithms sent her…
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Wired: Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google
Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/hassan-data-broker-opt-out-letter/ Source: Wired Title: Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google Feedly Summary: After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insists the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…
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Slashdot: FTC Says 23andMe Purchaser Must Uphold Existing Privacy Policy For Data Handling
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/04/01/2023246/ftc-says-23andme-purchaser-must-uphold-existing-privacy-policy-for-data-handling Source: Slashdot Title: FTC Says 23andMe Purchaser Must Uphold Existing Privacy Policy For Data Handling Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The FTC has issued a warning to prospective buyers of 23andMe, mandating compliance with the company’s privacy policy, which allows consumers to control and delete their genetic data. This…
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The Register: Apple hallucinated Siri’s future AI features, lawsuit claims
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/21/apple_hallucinated_siri_ai_features/ Source: The Register Title: Apple hallucinated Siri’s future AI features, lawsuit claims Feedly Summary: Broken commitment to deliver Apple Intelligence upgrade branded false advertising Apple on Wednesday was sued in a US federal court for allegedly misrepresenting the AI capabilities of its Siri personal digital assistant.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…
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The Register: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/uk_data_broker_inquiry/ Source: The Register Title: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first Feedly Summary: Govt wants to learning mistakes of serially breached record holders so it can, er, liberalize data sharing regs under new law The UK government is inviting experts to provide insights about the data brokerage industry…
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Slashdot: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/17/0126204/consumer-groups-push-new-law-fighting-zombie-iot-devices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The proposed Connected Consumer Product End of Life Disclosure Act aims to address security concerns related to “zombie” IoT devices that no longer receive manufacturer support. This legislation emphasizes the need for…