Cruz to revive push to abolish government consumer protection agency
Senate Republicans backed a Wednesday effort from Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...
Ted Cruz Leads Republican Charge to Defund Consumer-Protection Agency
The CFPB—tasked to protect consumers from unfair banking practices—was created by Democrats in the wake of the 2008 financial ...
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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Sales Agents: The Dangers of the ‘Canary Trap’
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 was established to protect residential telephone subscribers’ privacy by allowing them to opt out of unsolicited telemarketing calls through a “do ...
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Q&A on Consumer Protection Law Changes: No more “Junk Fees,” “Taylor Swift” Ticket Upcharges, or Undisclosed Auto-renewal Contracts
Starting this year, there are a swath of new state and federal consumer protection laws that have already or will soon go into effect, impacting ...
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Clip-On Headphones Surge in Popularity Driven by Consumer Demand and Technological Advancements
This growth is fueled by increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and the rising popularity of active lifestyle accessories. The rising popularity of clip-on headphones can be ...
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Wage Earner Protection Program for an employee: Overview
The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) provides for the payment of outstanding ... of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Employees can receive a one-time payment of up to an amount equivalent to 7 ...
Indiatimes26d
Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Social media users under 18 to require parental consent
The draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 mandate parental consent for children under 18 to access social media in India. The rules require deletion of inactive user data after ...
The Hindu26d
IT Ministry notifies draft rules on data protection law, seeks feedback by February 18
“Significant” data fiduciaries must periodically conduct a “Data Protection Impact Assessment and an audit to ensure effective observance of the provisions of this Act,” the rules sa ...
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Consumer protection agency sues Walmart, Branch alleging illegal pay practices for gig drivers
A Walmart store sign is visible from Route 28 Nov. 18, 2020, in Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] NEW YORK (AP) — The ...
Forbes26d
The Consumer Economy May Be Shakier Than It Looks
Yes, consumer spending hit a record last year, credit card debt is off the charts, and delinquencies are on the rise. But stock indices have racked up stunning returns, households are flush with ...
Wall Street Journal26d
The Consumer Fraud Promotion Bureau
Photo: Christian Monterrosa/AFP/Getty Images We’re told Rohit Chopra is trying to persuade the Trump team to retain him as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Elizabeth Warren ...
manilatimes27d
Consumer protection a priority for 2025 – DTI
"The DTI is committed to creating more jobs and opportunities by promoting innovation and competitiveness in our key industries, and ensuring fair prices and consumer protection in the digital ...