consumer data

Regulators Want Answers From Uber Over Hidden Hack
Regulators Want Answers From Uber Over Hidden Hack
November 23, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Ride-hailing app company Uber, which made news when it covered up a huge data breach that exposed roughly 600,000 driver’s license numbers, could face investigations...

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Big Banks Join Forces To Vet FinTech Partners
Big Banks Join Forces To Vet FinTech Partners
November 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are reportedly teaming up to create a group that will help them manage risks associated with FinTech partnerships. According...

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Amex Advance Uses Data For More Targeted Ads, Experiences
Amex Advance Uses Data For More Targeted Ads, Experiences
November 08, 2017  |  Consumer Insights

American Express announced news on Tuesday (Nov. 7) of the launch of Amex Advance, which uses machine learning techniques to deliver personalization services that help...

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Whole Foods Resolves Data Breach
Whole Foods Resolves Data Breach
October 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The credit card data breach recorded at some Whole Foods locations has been resolved, according to a statement from the company. The breach, announced Sep....

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CFPB Issues No-Action Letter To Upstart Network
CFPB Issues No-Action Letter To Upstart Network
September 15, 2017  |  Marketplace Lending Platform

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a no-action letter to Upstart Network, the first of its kind since the government watchdog created the no-action letter...

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Google Launches Swipeable Carousel In Latest Move In eCommerce Race With Amazon
Google Launches Swipeable Carousel In Latest Move In eCommerce Race With Amazon
August 08, 2017  |  Google

When it comes to finding information, consumers “Google” it. When it comes to finding products, customers “Amazon” it. Though the eCommerce giant has yet to...

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PSD2 Is Coming To Europe And Bringing Big Changes
PSD2 Is Coming To Europe And Bringing Big Changes
July 26, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Come next year, FIs will need to share consumer data with FinTechs and merchants courtesy of PSD2. In the latest PYMNTS Digital Identity Tracker™, powered...

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NEW REPORT: Shutting Down PSD2’s New Security Threat
NEW REPORT: Shutting Down PSD2’s New Security Threat
July 25, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Protecting digital identities is all about keeping up — keeping up with new technology, new regulations and, of course, bad actors.  The July PYMNTS Digital...

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For Consumers, Trust(Arc) And Verify
For Consumers, Trust(Arc) And Verify
July 12, 2017  |  CEO Series

Wary of connected commerce — but nonetheless excited about IoT — consumers are conflicted about the tradeoff between privacy and security. In an interview with...

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