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Rival Web Browser Alleges Google Violates GDPR
Google // March 16, 2020

The open-source web browser Brave has filed an official complaint that accuses Google of running an “internal data-free-for-all” that violates the GDPR, the EU’s data protection regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

UK Election Puts Big Tech Digital Tax On Hold
Regulation // November 04, 2019

A silver lining looms for Big Tech in the chaos that is Brexit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Senators Oppose FTC/Facebook Settlement
Facebook // May 07, 2019

Two U.S. senators have spoken out against a reported settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Facebook related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

CFPB Updates Policy For Civil Investigative Demands
CFPB // April 24, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced changes to policies on Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs), which are investigational subpoenas issued by the CFPB. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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CFPB Sues MoneyLion Over Alleged Military Lending Act Violation

September 29, 2022
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued online lender MoneyLion, along with 38 of its subsidiaries, over allegedly imposing illegal charges for service members and dependents, a report from ConsumerFinance.gov said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Rival Web Browser Alleges Google Violates GDPR

March 16, 2020
The open-source web browser Brave has filed an official complaint that accuses Google of running an “internal data-free-for-all” that violates the GDPR, the EU’s data protection regulation. Get the Full...

Senators Oppose FTC/Facebook Settlement

May 07, 2019
Two U.S. senators have spoken out against a reported settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Facebook related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the...

CFPB Updates Policy For Civil Investigative Demands

April 24, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced changes to policies on Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs), which are investigational subpoenas issued by the CFPB. Get the Full Story Complete the...