#consumerprotection — Public Fediverse posts

Letting the fox run the henhouse. Is there no end to regulatory capture in the world? This regulator will now only protect corporations, not the public.

Lawyer who defended Big Tech companies to lead Dutch privacy regulator https://nltimes.nl/2026/05/13/lawyer-defended-big-tech-companies-lead-dutch-privacy-regulator

#nlpol #nlpoli #nlpolitiek #regulatorycapture #nederland #netherlands #privacy #consumerprotection

Coles found to have misled shoppers in bombshell Federal Court case
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

Supermarket giant Coles broke consumer law by misleading shoppers on discount prices, a Federal Court judge has found.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/coles-accc-federal-court-judgment/106673800

#ConsumerConfidence #Courts #ConsumerGoods #ConsumerProtection #MichaelAtkin #LucyKent

France urges tougher EU action on Shein and Temu – report

France is calling on the European Union to intensify enforcement against online platforms, including Shein and Temu, for…
#Europe #EU #consumerprotection #enforcementmeasures #EUmemberstates #EuropeanUnion #France #onlinemarketplaces #SarahLacoche #Shein #Temu #TheEuropeanCommission
https://www.europesays.com/europe/40617/

Rohit chopra to head newly created California Business and Consumer Services Agency.

#lawfedi #consumerprotection #CFPB
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/12/newsom-appoints-rohit-chopra-california-consumer-agency-00917844

WISH TV: Indiana expands platform for health care prices. “Indiana is expanding and renaming its health care price transparency platform, formerly known as the Indiana All Payer Claims Database, Gov. Mike Braun’s office announced Thursday. Now called Indiana Health Prices, the platform will integrate comprehensive prescription resources, hospital cash prices, and voluntary provider […]

As always: support and protect open source projects! Don't allow corporations with an anti-consumer agenda like Bambu Lab to silence developers!

Also: vote with your wallet! Don't buy Bambu Lab products.

Their anti-consumer behavior is why I went for a different 3D printer.

4/4

#opensource #orcaslicer #3dprinting #bambulab #consumerprotection

Do you use orcaslicer for your 3D printer? A developer who made a fork of it is being attacked by Bambu Lab for using AGPL open source code!

Louis Rossmann pledged 10,000 USD to fight this. I chimed in as well. Drop a comment on the video if you would help!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLLVn6XT7v0

#3dprinting #orcaslicer #bambulab #consumerprotection

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A toy is never just a toy.

Our new EU in Practice piece looks at how EU toy safety rules protect children from hidden risks — from chemicals and small parts to unsafe online marketplace listings.

Because childhood should not have to negotiate with the marketplace.

https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/eu-toy-safety-rules-explained?r=6l8ed8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#ToySafety
#ChildSafety
#EuropeanUnion
#EUPolicy
#ConsumerProtection
#ProductSafety
#OnlineMarketplaces
#EUinPractice

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/08/apple-cant-avoid-41-billion-icloud-suit-in-uk-xcxwbn/

Apple Loses Bid to Narrow UK iCloud Suit in Britain

#iCloud #Apple #CloudStorage #CloudComputing #Cloud #Storage #Competition #Antitrust #UK #ConsumerRights #ConsumerProtection #iPhone #iOS #iPadOS

Wall Street Journal: Why almost everyone loses—except a few sharks—on prediction markets . This is an MSN-syndicated version of the article and has no paywall. “Kalshi and its competitor Polymarket advertise themselves as life-changing tools for regular people—implying everyone has a fair chance to score. ‘I was about to be unable to pay my rent, but I got two years of rent through […]

Engadget: Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using ‘dark patterns’ to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds. “Irish regulators have opened two investigations into Meta over whether the company is sufficiently complying with a European law requiring platforms to offer users alternatives to targeted algorithmic feeds.”

FYI: Experian launches Agent Trust to verify humans behind AI shopping: Experian this week launched Agent Trust, a framework binding AI agents to verified consumer identities, with Visa, Cloudflare, and Skyfire as ecosystem partners. https://ppc.land/experian-launches-agent-trust-to-verify-humans-behind-ai-shopping/ #Experian #AgentTrust #AI #DigitalIdentity #ConsumerProtection

#electrek:
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This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla’s FSD lies. Tesla is still fighting him.
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"There are currently millions of vehicles on the road that have no hope of getting the full self-driving hardware they were sold with… "

https://electrek.co/2026/05/02/this-tesla-owner-won-10k-in-court-for-teslas-fsd-lies-tesla-is-still-fighting-him/

2.5.2026

#Autopilot #ConsumerProtection #EAuto #Elektromobilität #EV #FSD #HW3 #Model3 #Tesla #Verbraucherschutz

RE: https://hachyderm.io/@astronomerritt/116499438681879480

#British fans of #FishAndChips are literally being #catfished in NW #England

#food #fish #ConsumerProtection

ABC4: Utah-led coalition finalizes $700 million settlement with Google; consumers to receive settlement funds. “A Utah-led coalition involving attorneys general for all U.S. states announced today that they have reached the final steps in a $700 million settlement with Google, with the majority of funds going to impacted consumers.”

Added urgency when it comes to grocery stores, given that #DynamicPricing affects Americans’ ability to access affordable food.
#GrocerProfiteering charges different shoppers different prices for the same groceries

#ConsumerProtection #BewareLoyaltyPrograms
#DigitalPrivacyEssentials #PromotionsPhishingYourData

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/29/maryland-grocery-stores-ban-surveillance-pricing

Hacking IS Fixing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltgPu1hXkPc

Особенно порадовал Claude, починивший софт для солнечных панелей 🫡

#soft #hardware #firmware #law #consumers #consumerprotection #consumerrights #FUTO #LouisRossmann #fun #copyright #DRM #jailbreak #hacking

Proactive intervention in behavioral patterns is essential for maintaining individual autonomy and financial stability in a digital-first world.

"7 Practical Ways to Stop Gambling Before It’s Too Late." For those interested in self-regulation strategies, consumer protection, and the ethics of digital design, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
https://www.mattsheabooks.net/7-practical-ways-to-stop-gambling-before-its-too-late/

#BehavioralHealth #MattShea #ConsumerProtection #DigitalWellness #PublicInterest #SelfRegulation #Ethics

Landmark privacy determination puts rent tech platforms on notice. But renters remain vulnerable
#Privacy #RentersRights #HousingCrisis #DataProtection #BigTech #Surveillance #DigitalRights #ConsumerProtection #RealEstate #Inequality #Rent #Tech #Housing
https://the-14.com/landmark-privacy-determination-puts-rent-tech-platforms-on-notice-but-renters-remain-vulnerable/

The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/the-wall-street-journal-wonders-why-there-are-suddenly-so-many-sleazy-fees/

The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/the-wall-street-journal-wonders-why-there-are-suddenly-so-many-sleazy-fees/

The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/the-wall-street-journal-wonders-why-there-are-suddenly-so-many-sleazy-fees/

The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/the-wall-street-journal-wonders-why-there-are-suddenly-so-many-sleazy-fees/

The Wall Street Journal Wonders Why There Are Suddenly So Many Sleazy Fees

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/the-wall-street-journal-wonders-why-there-are-suddenly-so-many-sleazy-fees/

The Drive: This New Tool Will Hunt Down the Cheapest Gas Prices In Your Area. “The Gas Index allows you to add your vehicles and location to an account, so that when it serves up the cheapest gas, it’s automatically factoring in how far you’ll have to drive to get it, how thirsty your car is, and what octane it requires. According to its calculator, it’s $6.14 cheaper for me to drive 25 […]

#Petition from #ConsumerReports: #HairDye: Is it Worth the Risk?
Tell L’Oréal Paris to get risky chemicals out of hair dyes

https://action.consumerreports.org/nb-20260414-hairdye

#Activism #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerProtections #Health

https://www.europesays.com/africa/182806/ Morocco’s Consumer Watchdog Urges Ban on Energy Drink Sales to Under-18s #ConsumerProtection #EnergyDrinks #Morocco

ZDNet: How I beat the $4 gas average in 2026: These 5 apps show you the cheapest station nearby. “Though I can’t do much about the international crisis, I can control how much I shell out to refuel my car. And one way I do that is through a mobile app. Several apps for iOS and Android will show me a list of nearby gas stations and reveal the current cost. I also can turn to navigation apps like […]

FYI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #FTC #ChildrensData #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

FYI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #FTC #ChildrensData #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

FYI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #FTC #ChildrensData #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

FYI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #FTC #ChildrensData #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

AARP research warns millions of Americans are at risk of fraud

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/04/aarp-warns-millions-americans-risk-fraud/

ICYMI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #DataPrivacy #ChildrensOnlineSafety #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

ICYMI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #DataPrivacy #ChildrensOnlineSafety #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

ICYMI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #DataPrivacy #ChildrensOnlineSafety #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

ICYMI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs: The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online. https://ppc.land/ftcs-2026-2030-plan-puts-big-tech-kids-data-and-ad-fraud-in-the-crosshairs/ #BigTech #DataPrivacy #ChildrensOnlineSafety #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg0v36ek2go

#HackerNews #subscriptionlaws #consumerprotection #refunds #cancellationrights #news

Ars Technica: Senators want US energy information agency to monitor data center electricity usage. “Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican Senator Josh Hawley are urging the US’s central energy information agency to provide better information on how much electricity data centers actually use.”

Lifehacker: These Apps Can Help You Find the Cheapest Gas. “If you’re heading out to fill up the tank, it might help to do a bit of research first, so you can save some money in the process. Using dedicated, community-sourced gas pricing tools, you can find the cheapest gas stations around your area, as well as cheaper options that are a short drive away. These apps can help.”

Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/business/snapchat-europe-child-safety.html

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/25/sanders-bill-freeze-ai-data-center-construction-xcxwbn/

Bernie Sanders AI Bill Aims to Freeze AI Data Center Construction

#AI #BernieSanders #AOC #DataCenters #AIRegulation #BigTech #USGovernment #Climate #Regulation #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterInvestment #RenewableEnergy #ConsumerProtection

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/25/sanders-bill-freeze-ai-data-center-construction-xcxwbn/

Bernie Sanders AI Bill Aims to Freeze AI Data Center Construction

#AI #BernieSanders #AOC #DataCenters #AIRegulation #BigTech #USGovernment #Climate #Regulation #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterInvestment #RenewableEnergy #ConsumerProtection

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/25/sanders-bill-freeze-ai-data-center-construction-xcxwbn/

Bernie Sanders AI Bill Aims to Freeze AI Data Center Construction

#AI #BernieSanders #AOC #DataCenters #AIRegulation #BigTech #USGovernment #Climate #Regulation #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterInvestment #RenewableEnergy #ConsumerProtection

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/25/sanders-bill-freeze-ai-data-center-construction-xcxwbn/

Bernie Sanders AI Bill Aims to Freeze AI Data Center Construction

#AI #BernieSanders #AOC #DataCenters #AIRegulation #BigTech #USGovernment #Climate #Regulation #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterInvestment #RenewableEnergy #ConsumerProtection

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/25/sanders-bill-freeze-ai-data-center-construction-xcxwbn/

Bernie Sanders AI Bill Aims to Freeze AI Data Center Construction

#AI #BernieSanders #AOC #DataCenters #AIRegulation #BigTech #USGovernment #Climate #Regulation #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterInvestment #RenewableEnergy #ConsumerProtection

Consumers who want to avoid animal-based ingredients may struggle to identify their presence in current food products. Requiring clearer labeling could improve transparency and help reduce consumer confusion. #AnimalBased #PlantBased #Labeling #Consumers #Transparency #ConsumerProtection

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/13/cambridge-study-demands-stricter-rules-for-ai-toys-targeting-xcxwbn/

Cambridge Study Demands Stricter Rules for AI Toys Targeting Young Children

#AI #AIRegulation #GenerativeAI #AIToys #AISafety #AIEthics #AIPrivacy #ChildProtection #ConsumerProtection #Chatbots #AIResearch #ToyRobots

@fabio There is a lot more e.g.:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-4uY1Swyx84W5Kfmmi0IkpgR4L6nO3hB

Don't forget to exercise your EU rights by contacting your EU country's ECC:

https://www.eccnet.eu

#EU #Europe #ConsumerRights #ConsumerProtection #Refund #Dispute #ECC #EuropeanUnion

Chatbots increasingly recommend products, services or even financial advice. 🤖💬

On 12 March, Nicole Krämer, Scientific Director of RC Trust, joins a policy discussion at the NRW Ministry for Consumer Protection at the event
“Chatbot and AI Agent: (Not) a Friend and Helper?”

The panel will explore trust, transparency and risks in AI-driven communication.

#AI #TrustworthyAI #ConsumerProtection #DigitalPolicy #AIethics #HumanAI #RCTrust

Photo: Till Niermann – CC BY-SA 3.0 edited