In its ongoing concern with “dark patterns,” the FTC recently announced results of two reviews of sites and apps purportedly engaging in the practice. As a reminder, the FTC views as “dark patterns” practices or web designs that “get consumers to part with their money or data” using deceptive or manipulative means.
On August 13th, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, we will hold a webinar covering the CFPB’s BNPL interpretive rule and its proposed earned wage access (“EWA”) interpretive rule. For more information and to register, click here.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a circular to law enforcement agencies and regulators explaining how companies may be breaking the law by requiring employees to sign broad nondisclosure agreements that could deter whistleblowing.
Mastercard has unveiled a new approach to identify compromised payment cards, leveraging a combination of generative artificial intelligence and graph technology. The company reports that this method has doubled its detection rate for compromised cards before they can be used fraudulently.
The FCC is gearing up to tackle a critical issue: the impact of emerging AI technologies on protecting consumers from unwanted and illegal phone calls and texts under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). As complaints about robocalls and robotexts top the charts, it’s more crucial than ever to stay updated on technologies that could influence consumer privacy.
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