#consumer-protection — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #consumer-protection, aggregated by home.social.
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Colorado issues draft regulations to implement the Automated Decision-Making Technology Act. Comments are due by October 26, 2026. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2027.
#lawfedi #AI #consumerprotection
coag.gov/ai/
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Colorado issues draft regulations to implement the Automated Decision-Making Technology Act. Comments are due by October 26, 2026. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2027.
#lawfedi #AI #consumerprotection
coag.gov/ai/
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Health insurers access full medical records in 'aggressive' audits
By Alison BranleyHospitals and allied health providers are concerned that insurers are asking providers for their patients' full clinical history.
#HealthInsurance #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy #AccountingandAuditingServices #FinancialServices #AlisonBranley
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Health insurers access full medical records in 'aggressive' audits
By Alison BranleyHospitals and allied health providers are concerned that insurers are asking providers for their patients' full clinical history.
#HealthInsurance #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy #AccountingandAuditingServices #FinancialServices #AlisonBranley
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'Loyalty doesn't pay': Car insurers asked to explain soaring premiums
By Kate Ainsworth and Emilia TerzonThe corporate regulator ASIC has taken aim at major car insurers, finding that the companies are not explaining why customers' premiums are rising faster than inflation.
#Insurance #ConsumerProtection #Inflation #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #Businesses #RegulatoryAuthorities #KateAinsworth #EmiliaTerzon
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'Loyalty doesn't pay': Car insurers asked to explain soaring premiums
By Kate Ainsworth and Emilia TerzonThe corporate regulator ASIC has taken aim at major car insurers, finding that the companies are not explaining why customers' premiums are rising faster than inflation.
#Insurance #ConsumerProtection #Inflation #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #Businesses #RegulatoryAuthorities #KateAinsworth #EmiliaTerzon
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Gates woman has had her landline since the 1980s: Now Verizon says it’s going away
Consumer protections are stronger for landlines than for cell phones because they were passed before Congress became quite as bought-out as it is now.
I'm not sure about NY but in CA the protections are stronger and ATT doesn't like having to live up to them so they've been trying to bully customers out of them. I had a DSL/voice line over copper through my ISP. ATT jacked the price up to my ISP, making them have to raise prices. Their hope was that people would give up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3U0mpxNjis #USpol #ConsumerProtection #Communication
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Gates woman has had her landline since the 1980s: Now Verizon says it’s going away
Consumer protections are stronger for landlines than for cell phones because they were passed before Congress became quite as bought-out as it is now.
I'm not sure about NY but in CA the protections are stronger and ATT doesn't like having to live up to them so they've been trying to bully customers out of them. I had a DSL/voice line over copper through my ISP. ATT jacked the price up to my ISP, making them have to raise prices. Their hope was that people would give up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3U0mpxNjis #USpol #ConsumerProtection #Communication
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Gizmodo: ‘They Are Thieves’: FTC Complaints About Hims & Hers Detail Surprise Charges. “Last week, the FTC filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers for allegedly disclosing private health information to third parties and engaging in shady subscription practices. Gizmodo filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the FTC for consumer complaints against the company, […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/08/they-are-thieves-ftc-complaints-about-hims-hers-detail-surprise-charges-gizmodo/ -
Gizmodo: ‘They Are Thieves’: FTC Complaints About Hims & Hers Detail Surprise Charges. “Last week, the FTC filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers for allegedly disclosing private health information to third parties and engaging in shady subscription practices. Gizmodo filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the FTC for consumer complaints against the company, […]
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📌 The digital transformation of online gaming: technology, regulation, and consumer confidence
Tags | 🏷️ #OnlineGaming #DigitalTransformation #ConsumerProtection #ResponsibleGaming #ArtificialIntelligence #SecurePayments
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📌 The digital transformation of online gaming: technology, regulation, and consumer confidence
Tags | 🏷️ #OnlineGaming #DigitalTransformation #ConsumerProtection #ResponsibleGaming #ArtificialIntelligence #SecurePayments
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🇬🇧 (REPORT) Rental scams: How even checking the Land Registry is not enough
This report explains how one particular scam worked, how it was uncovered, and why even checking the property's ownership in the Land Registry may not be enough. It discusses why the police have limited options to prevent such scams before damage occurs.
Read more:
https://informujte.cz/en/rental-scams-how-even-checking-land-registry-is-not-enough/#RentalScams #RentalHousing #Housing #RealEstate #LandRegistry #Scams #ConsumerProtection #InvestigativeReport #Prague #OnlineSafety
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🇬🇧 (REPORT) Rental scams: How even checking the Land Registry is not enough
This report explains how one particular scam worked, how it was uncovered, and why even checking the property's ownership in the Land Registry may not be enough. It discusses why the police have limited options to prevent such scams before damage occurs.
Read more:
https://informujte.cz/en/rental-scams-how-even-checking-land-registry-is-not-enough/#RentalScams #RentalHousing #Housing #RealEstate #LandRegistry #Scams #ConsumerProtection #InvestigativeReport #Prague #OnlineSafety
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ACCC launches inquiry into claims of food labelling after Four Corners investigation
By Samantha DickAustralia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.
#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerGoods #FoodSafety #Supermarkets #SamanthaDick
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ACCC launches inquiry into claims of food labelling after Four Corners investigation
By Samantha DickAustralia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.
#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerGoods #FoodSafety #Supermarkets #SamanthaDick
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Hens moved indoors but free-range label still allowed
By Jane McNaughton, Justine Longmore, and Selina GreenThe consumer watchdog has relaxed rules on free-range labelling as egg producers move their hens indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu.
#AvianInfluenza #ConsumerProtection #PoultryFarming #LivestockFarming #Agriculture #Health #VeterinaryMedicine #Animals #FoodandBeverageProcessingIndustry #JaneMcNaughton #JustineLongmore #SelinaGreen
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Hens moved indoors but free-range label still allowed
By Jane McNaughton, Justine Longmore, and Selina GreenThe consumer watchdog has relaxed rules on free-range labelling as egg producers move their hens indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu.
#AvianInfluenza #ConsumerProtection #PoultryFarming #LivestockFarming #Agriculture #Health #VeterinaryMedicine #Animals #FoodandBeverageProcessingIndustry #JaneMcNaughton #JustineLongmore #SelinaGreen
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Neil the seal merch site taken down after questions about donation claim
By Ashleigh BarracloughThe website claimed to donate a percentage of its profits to marine wildlife conservation, but the listed organisations say no partnership exists. The website also advertised artwork designed by "a talented local Tasmanian artist" which OpenAI detected was actually AI generated.
#ConsumerProtection #AIEthics #AI #ScamsandFraud #Animals #AshleighBarraclough
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Neil the seal merch site taken down after questions about donation claim
By Ashleigh BarracloughThe website claimed to donate a percentage of its profits to marine wildlife conservation, but the listed organisations say no partnership exists. The website also advertised artwork designed by "a talented local Tasmanian artist" which OpenAI detected was actually AI generated.
#ConsumerProtection #AIEthics #AI #ScamsandFraud #Animals #AshleighBarraclough
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Reuters: New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling. “New York’s attorney general sued Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its prediction market platform violates state laws against illegal gambling. The case, brought by Attorney General Letitia James, escalates a rapidly expanding battle, including a flurry of lawsuits and countersuits, over whether individual […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/02/reuters-new-york-sues-kalshi-says-its-prediction-markets-are-illegal-gambling/ -
Reuters: New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling. “New York’s attorney general sued Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its prediction market platform violates state laws against illegal gambling. The case, brought by Attorney General Letitia James, escalates a rapidly expanding battle, including a flurry of lawsuits and countersuits, over whether individual […]
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https://youtu.be/rAUF9QGlCE8 #ConsumerProtection #EV #sustainabity #RightToRepair Rich is back again, and to another company after #Tesla 😅
Now going after #Lucid -
https://youtu.be/rAUF9QGlCE8 #ConsumerProtection #EV #sustainabity #RightToRepair Rich is back again, and to another company after #Tesla 😅
Now going after #Lucid -
As companies increasingly rely on user data to train and improve AI products, the Otter. AI litigation highlights how those practices can raise complex privacy and consumer protection risks.
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As companies increasingly rely on user data to train and improve AI products, the Otter. AI litigation highlights how those practices can raise complex privacy and consumer protection risks.
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'Selling false hope': How mums are getting lured into a shampoo business
By Melanie Vujkovic and Michael AtkinSellers for this multi-level marketing company promise sisterhood, success and a more flexible life. But former insiders say the reality for most, is far from what’s being sold on social media.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/monat-mlm-network-marketing-women-mums/106870398
#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerGoods #AdvertisingandMarketingIndustry #Beauty #Women #OnlineSafety #Influencers #MelanieVujkovic #MichaelAtkin
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'Selling false hope': How mums are getting lured into a shampoo business
By Melanie Vujkovic and Michael AtkinSellers for this multi-level marketing company promise sisterhood, success and a more flexible life. But former insiders say the reality for most, is far from what’s being sold on social media.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/monat-mlm-network-marketing-women-mums/106870398
#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerGoods #AdvertisingandMarketingIndustry #Beauty #Women #OnlineSafety #Influencers #MelanieVujkovic #MichaelAtkin
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20% lower online prices if you use a local library computer? Another reason to hate retailers.
"Lora Kelley took a trip to the New York Public Library for us and compared prices against a personal iPhone. The results? A box of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios and a pack of toilet paper were nearly 20% cheaper on the library desktop."
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20% lower online prices if you use a local library computer? Another reason to hate retailers.
"Lora Kelley took a trip to the New York Public Library for us and compared prices against a personal iPhone. The results? A box of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios and a pack of toilet paper were nearly 20% cheaper on the library desktop."
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Reuters: US court revives lawsuit claiming AI software fueled price-gouging by New Jersey casinos . “A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived a proposed antitrust class action that alleges major casino operators in Atlantic City, New Jersey, used an AI-powered revenue management platform to coordinate on room prices and overcharge guests.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/29/reuters-us-court-revives-lawsuit-claiming-ai-software-fueled-price-gouging-by-new-jersey-casinos/ -
Reuters: US court revives lawsuit claiming AI software fueled price-gouging by New Jersey casinos . “A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived a proposed antitrust class action that alleges major casino operators in Atlantic City, New Jersey, used an AI-powered revenue management platform to coordinate on room prices and overcharge guests.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/29/reuters-us-court-revives-lawsuit-claiming-ai-software-fueled-price-gouging-by-new-jersey-casinos/ -
Have you been paying the right interest on your home loan?
By Adelaide Miller and Lin LinMany Australians have been missing out on the benefits of their mortgage offset account. Here's how to check whether yours is working for you, or whether you might want to get one.
#Mortgages #HousingPolicy #InterestRates #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #ConsumerProtection #AdelaideMiller #LinLin
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Have you been paying the right interest on your home loan?
By Adelaide Miller and Lin LinMany Australians have been missing out on the benefits of their mortgage offset account. Here's how to check whether yours is working for you, or whether you might want to get one.
#Mortgages #HousingPolicy #InterestRates #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #ConsumerProtection #AdelaideMiller #LinLin
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Patch California: Corporate Owners Quietly Reshape Veterinary Care Across CA: Is Your Vet One Of Them?. “That reality is the focus of Private Equity Vet, an independent website that tracks ownership of veterinary hospitals across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. California dog owner Francis Wong created the database after he says his dachshund, Pluto, died following treatment […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/28/corporate-owners-quietly-reshape-veterinary-care-across-ca-is-your-vet-one-of-them-patch-california/ -
Patch California: Corporate Owners Quietly Reshape Veterinary Care Across CA: Is Your Vet One Of Them?. “That reality is the focus of Private Equity Vet, an independent website that tracks ownership of veterinary hospitals across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. California dog owner Francis Wong created the database after he says his dachshund, Pluto, died following treatment […]
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KPMG to be grilled at parliamentary inquiry on secretly stashing client files
By Nassim KhademAccounting firm KPMG will be hauled before a federal inquiry to answer further questions about why one of its former employees stored printed copies of confidential Lendlease board documents in her locker and shared them with her colleagues to win audit contracts.
#AccountingandAuditingServices #FinancialServices #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #FederalParliament #CorporateGovernance #ConsumerProtection #NassimKhadem
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KPMG to be grilled at parliamentary inquiry on secretly stashing client files
By Nassim KhademAccounting firm KPMG will be hauled before a federal inquiry to answer further questions about why one of its former employees stored printed copies of confidential Lendlease board documents in her locker and shared them with her colleagues to win audit contracts.
#AccountingandAuditingServices #FinancialServices #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #FederalParliament #CorporateGovernance #ConsumerProtection #NassimKhadem
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Harvey Norman, Latitude issued $55m penalty for misleading ad campaign
By Luke CooperThe two businesses misled customers into taking out credit cards and paying additional fees in a 60-month interest-free payment scheme, the corporate regulator says.
#BusinessEconomicsandFinance #ConsumerProtection #RetailIndustry #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #CompanyNews #LukeCooper
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Harvey Norman, Latitude issued $55m penalty for misleading ad campaign
By Luke CooperThe two businesses misled customers into taking out credit cards and paying additional fees in a 60-month interest-free payment scheme, the corporate regulator says.
#BusinessEconomicsandFinance #ConsumerProtection #RetailIndustry #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #CompanyNews #LukeCooper
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Breaking: Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach
Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a breach.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/origin-energy-data-breach-900k-customers-impacted/106961804
#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #ConsumerProtection #InformationandCommunication
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Breaking: Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach
Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a breach.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/origin-energy-data-breach-900k-customers-impacted/106961804
#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #ConsumerProtection #InformationandCommunication
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'Weekend DIY' flat-pack homes misleading consumers
By Neve BrissendenSteve Harris was promised his flat-pack home could be a "build-in-a-weekend" job. It may end up costing him twice the sale price, with compliance costs added in.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/wa-prefab-housing-diy-costly/106943676
#HousingConstructionIndustry #ConsumerProtection #NeveBrissenden
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'Weekend DIY' flat-pack homes misleading consumers
By Neve BrissendenSteve Harris was promised his flat-pack home could be a "build-in-a-weekend" job. It may end up costing him twice the sale price, with compliance costs added in.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/wa-prefab-housing-diy-costly/106943676
#HousingConstructionIndustry #ConsumerProtection #NeveBrissenden
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Kogan running 'clone' website selling same products at higher prices
By Michael Atkin, Maryanne Taouk, and Lucy KentAn ABC investigation has discovered that leading online retailer Kogan is operating a second website called Exclusive Brands, selling the same products with large price hikes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/kogan-exclusive-brands-website-pricing/106891632
#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerConfidence #MichaelAtkin #MaryanneTaouk #LucyKent
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Kogan running 'clone' website selling same products at higher prices
By Michael Atkin, Maryanne Taouk, and Lucy KentAn ABC investigation has discovered that leading online retailer Kogan is operating a second website called Exclusive Brands, selling the same products with large price hikes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/kogan-exclusive-brands-website-pricing/106891632
#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerConfidence #MichaelAtkin #MaryanneTaouk #LucyKent