consumer data

Lyft Accused Of Giving Access To Rider Data, Including Zuck’s Phone Number
Lyft Accused Of Giving Access To Rider Data, Including Zuck’s Phone Number
January 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A former Lyft employee has accused staffers of using the ridesharing company’s software to spy on passengers, including obtaining the phone number of Facebook CEO...

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Visa: Data Will Deliver Payments And Commerce 2.0
Visa: Data Will Deliver Payments And Commerce 2.0
January 16, 2018  |  VISA

Anyone who’s ever checked into a hotel knows the drill. Traveler, usually tired traveler, walks through the front door, approaches the front desk to check...

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Wag Labs In Doghouse Over Data Breach
Wag Labs In Doghouse Over Data Breach
January 10, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Wag Labs is in the doghouse with its customers after accidentally exposing web pages that revealed such information as client addresses and lockbox codes. Wag’s...

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Warren Slams CFPB’s Mulvaney Over Data Decision
Warren Slams CFPB’s Mulvaney Over Data Decision
January 09, 2018  |  CFPB

Acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Mick Mulvaney, is coming under fire by Senator Elizabeth Warren over limits placed on staff members...

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India Investigates Possible Breach Of ID Database
India Investigates Possible Breach Of ID Database
January 05, 2018  |  Safety and Security

The government of India has started looking into a report that a database with information on its more than 1 billion citizens is being sold...

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Consumer Confidence Dips In December
Consumer Confidence Dips In December
December 28, 2017  |  Retail

Consumer confidence declined during the month of December, coming off historic highs in November, CNBC reported Wednesday (Dec. 27). Citing nonprofit research company The Conference...

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Uber Says Hackers Never Got Credit Card, SSN Info
Uber Says Hackers Never Got Credit Card, SSN Info
December 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Uber said there is no evidence that hackers accessed user credit card, bank account or Social Security numbers during a data breach that occurred last year. According...

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The Data-Driven Guest Experience
The Data-Driven Guest Experience
December 08, 2017  |  data enablers

When it comes to delivering a personalized, pleasant experience, the goals of consumers and hospitality operators are completely aligned. Consumers want a great experience – and when they have one, they are inclined...

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Ashley Madison Is Still Not Safe For Cheaters
Ashley Madison Is Still Not Safe For Cheaters
December 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Remember that time that a string of celebrities had their private nude images published online? It could happen again, according to cybersecurity firm Kromtech — and...

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