Introduction Financial hardship can happen to anyone — job loss, unexpected medical bills, or sudden market shifts. But what happens when you fall behind on payments? What protections do you have when banks or debt collectors start calling? This article breaks down how the UAE protects consumers in the banking sector, what the Consumer Protection Regulation and […] <p>The post Consumer Protection in the UAE Banking Industry: Rights, Remedies, and Relief first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.</p>| LYLaw Dubai
FTC to Big Tech: No Back Doors — Purism Was Already There Protecting against Jurisdictional Arbitrage When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) makes a determined move like this, it’s not a casual policy tweak — it’s a line drawn in permanent ink. On August 21, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent formal notices to over a […] The post FTC Issues Letters to Big Tech: No Back Doors appeared first on Purism.| Purism
Purism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people's privacy and freedom while protecting their security.| Purism
For decades, the FDA has blacked out the names of generic drugs on inspection reports for foreign factories that were found to have safety and quality violations.|
A bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general sent a formal letter to congressional leaders urging them to clarify the Federal definition of “hemp.” The post 39 State and Territory Attorneys General Call for Clarification of Federal “Hemp” Definition appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
For millions of Nigerians, digital loan apps have become a financial lifeline. But The post Nigeria’s 434 Fully Approved Digital Lenders — And The Delisted Ones To Avoid appeared first on WeeTracker.| WeeTracker
On September 17, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and seven states – Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia – sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act and the Better Online Ticket Sales Act (“BOTS Act”). Additionally, each state Attorney General alleges violation of various state... Continue Reading…| Inside Privacy
This article is written by the iPleaders team and reviewed by Adv Shashank Singh. He is specialised in aviation law with extensive experience advising on aircraft leasing, MRO agreements, and cross-border aviation contracts. He practices before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and key tribunals, combining expertise in complex commercial disputes, white-collar crime, […] The post Did you waive your rights by clicking ‘I agree’? Airline contracts in the spotlight after a cras...| iPleaders
This article is written by the iPleaders team and reviewed by Adv Shashank Singh. He is specialised in aviation law with extensive experience advising on aircraft leasing, MRO agreements, and cross-border aviation contracts. He practices before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and key tribunals, combining expertise in complex commercial disputes, white-collar crime, […] The post When luxury aviation turns fatal: unravelling the legal aftermath appeared first on iPleaders.| iPleaders
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into arbitrary deductions by commercial banks and directed the CBN to publish a clear list of approved charges.| The Nigerian Inquirer
This post is part of AppLovin Nonconsensual Installs. See important disclosures. AppLovin’s “Array” page (now removed, but see Archive.org preserved copy) describes “seamless installs” in which “users choose whether to install.” The page depicts a three-step installation sequence: (1) AppLovin presents an ad, (2) AppLovin presents a landing page with an oversized bold blue “Install” … Continue reading "Interpreting AppLovin statements to the public about user “choice...| Ben Edelman
This post is part of AppLovin Nonconsensual Installs. See important disclosures.| Ben Edelman
The lawsuits now circling Apple are not just about stolen phones. They are about stolen selves—stolen data, stolen memories, stolen identities. The post Who Owns Your Digital Self? appeared first on Purism.| Purism
In September, a single misconfiguration in Life360’s Android API turned a “family safety” app into a map of human lives exposed. More than 442,000 users had their precise GPS trails, names, and phone numbers dumped online by a threat actor known as Emo. The post Safety Without Surveillance: Designing Digital Sovereignty for All Ages appeared first on Purism.| Purism
The Secret Service’s disruption of a massive SIM-server network near the U.N. is proof that the threats to our communications are real, organized, and capable of overwhelming public safety systems. The post Secret Service Telecom Bust Exposes Cellular Weaknesses appeared first on Purism.| Purism
The Justice Department and a coalition of states are pursuing antitrust action against Google, accusing it of running monopolistic ad-tech systems that exploit users and lock out competition. Regulators are weighing remedies that could force structural changes to Google’s ad empire. The post Purism Approach vs. Google Model appeared first on Purism.| Purism
By Gia Grimm and Karan Manohar In an era where technology is woven into nearly every part of daily life, consumers often share personal information without… The post Maryland’s New Privacy Law Explained: Your Rights, Their Responsibility appeared first on JGL Law.| JGL Law
The lawsuit alleges Live Nation-Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to buy and sell millions of tickets on the secondary market SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for hiding fees and misrepresenting ticket prices. The suit also alleges Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to circumvent the site’s enforcement measures ... Read More| dcp.utah.gov
A Sept. 25 press release from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) declares a sort of victory: “FTC Secures Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Against Amazon.” The settlement comes in the infamous “dark patterns” case, where—as the press release reminds us—the agency “alleged that Amazon used deceptive methods to sign up consumers for Prime subscriptions and made ... The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Amazon The post The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Amazon appeared first on Truth on the...| Truth on the Market
Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions, but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, the FTC ... Read More The post NEWS RELEASE: Utah and the FTC Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme appeared first on blog.commerce.utah.gov.| blog.commerce.utah.gov
The lawsuit alleges Live Nation-Ticketmaster encouraged brokers to buy and sell millions of tickets on the secondary market SALT LAKE ... Read More| blog.commerce.utah.gov
Once described as the ‘AR-15s of the financial services industry,’ crypto ATMs remain a hotbed for scams targeting vulnerable communities. But third-party fraudsters aren’t the only ones laughing all the way to the bank.| The American Prospect
Three recent IT‑privacy headlines tell the same unsettling story: that consumer trust is being squandered The post Freedom by Design: Why Purism Rejects Big IT Status Quo appeared first on Purism.| Purism
Every American should be alarmed. It was recently reported that a whistleblower from inside the Social Security Administration, Chief Data Officer Charles Borges, has revealed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) copied a live, full-fidelity version of the nation’s Social Security database onto an Amazon-hosted cloud environment that allegedly lacked independent security oversight. This affects any American who’s ever filled out a Social Security form, The post When “Ef...| Purism
The New York Times recently reported that a hacker using the pseudonym “Tim” scraped publicly available data from Spotify and published it on his own website. Using automated bots, “Tim” harvested user playlists — many of them tied to identifiable names, locations, and even personal notes in titles or descriptions. The post Spotify “Panama” Leak Is a Wake-Up Call for Digital Privacy appeared first on Purism.| Purism
In late August, Italy took a decisive step to protect women from one of the most insidious forms of online abuse: the non‑consensual sharing of intimate or misappropriated images. After years of complaints, activism, and public outrage, a notorious website — home to thousands of stolen photos of women, from ordinary citizens to public figures — was forced offline following a wave of legal and political pressure. The post When Technology Policy Defends Human Dignity appeared first on Pur...| Purism
In her September 15, 2025, New York Times opinion piece, Elizabeth Daniel Vasquez lays bare a reality too many Americans have ignored: the New York Police Department has quietly built one of the most expansive, integrated surveillance systems in the nation’s history. The post The NYPD’s $3B “Domain Awareness System” isn’t just a New York problem—it’s a warning for every American appeared first on Purism.| Purism
Recently, the EU Data Act was officially enacted — and with it, a new era of enforceable digital rights. Where the GDPR set the policy framework, the Data Act demands proof: verifiable, auditable systems that deliver true data portability, secure interoperability, and privacy‑by‑design across sectors. The post Living in the Regulatory Future: Purism, the EU Data Act, and America’s Patchwork Privacy Laws appeared first on Purism.| Purism
When Google agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its unauthorized collection of children’s data on YouTube, it wasn’t a revelation—it was a confirmation. A confirmation that Google’s public posture of compliance often masks a deeper, more calculated strategy: delayed monetization through long-tail data mining. The post Google Mishandling School Children’s Data appeared first on Purism.| Purism
On September 8th, Check Point Research confirmed what many of us in the privacy and security trenches have been warning about for years: the weakest link in your security posture may not be your systems at all — it may be the invisible web of third-party integrations you’ve tacitly approved, often without full visibility into their downstream dependencies. The post Invisible Dependencies, Visible Damage: The Case for Supply Chain Hygiene appeared first on Purism.| Purism
When the FBI, CISA, and NSA release joint advisories, it’s not theory — it’s reality. The latest warnings about Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon should be read as a weather alert: the storm isn’t “out there,” it’s already in progress. These campaigns target infrastructure, communications, and supply chains with patience and persistence. The post From Typhoon to Action: A Purism Playbook for Hardening Your Defenses appeared first on Purism.| Purism
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the latest iPhone lineup adding an iPhone Air — described by them as their thinnest, lightest yet. The headlines were predictable fanfare while missing the larger points. The post Apple’s Latest iPhone: Sleeker Walls, Same Garden appeared first on Purism.| Purism
California’s New Privacy Rules Are a National Signal The California Privacy Protection Agency’s latest regulations redraw the playing field. This is the first set of rules in the U.S. to require: Annual, independent cybersecurity audits for high-risk businesses Comprehensive risk assessments for key data processing activities Bias and privacy impact reviews for automated decision-making systems […] The post California’s New Privacy Rules Are a National Signal appeared first on Purism.| Purism
Google’s New Sideloading Restrictions: Why Purism Thinks Differently Google is introducing a new developer verification system claiming to increase security and combat malware (in the name of controlling users). Google’s “security” push is a double-edged sword. It may help fight a certain type of malware. But it also reminds us all that Android’s identity is […] The post Google’s New Sideloading Restrictions: Why Purism Thinks Differently appeared first on Purism.| Purism
In August, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a $14 million settlement with Match Group, Inc. and Match Group, LLC (collectively, “Match”),| Inside Privacy
Many homeowners assume leased or loaned solar systems will boost their home’s value, but outstanding loans often drag down equity instead.| pv magazine USA
As your local auto body experts serving Sonoma County, we’ve noticed a concerning trend affecting vehicle owners after accidents: insurance steering. Here in Northern California, understanding your legal rights regarding repair shop selection isn’t just about convenience—it’s about protecting your vehicle’s value, safety, and your personal interests. When insurance companies try to direct you to… Continue reading Insurance Steering: Know Your Rights The post Insurance Steering: Kn...| Downtown Collision
Three major solar-related laws that TXSES worked on getting passed in the last Texas legislative session went into effect on September 1, 2025. One was on streamlining solar permitting (SB 1202) and two were on consumer protection (SB 1697 & SB 1036). Details for each are laid out below. | Texas Solar Energy Society
Proposed Consent Order Mandates Robust Program to Prevent CSAM and NCM and Imposes $5 Million Penalty SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—The ... Read More The post PRESS RELEASE: Utah Division of Consumer Protection and FTC Secure Landmark Settlement with Aylo Over Unconscionable and Deceptive Practices appeared first on blog.commerce.utah.gov.| blog.commerce.utah.gov
Purism AweSIM: A Privacy Shield in the Wake of AT&T Data Breaches AT&T was found liable to pay customers an estimated $177M to resolve multiple lawsuits stemming from two separate data breaches – March 30 and July 12, 2024. Both breaches exposed huge amounts of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) to the public. These two breaches […] The post A Privacy Shield in the Wake of AT&T Data Breaches appeared first on Purism.| Purism
A bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general urged major search engines and payment platforms to implement stronger measures to combat the spread of deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). The post State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Tech and Payment Platforms to Address Deepfake Exploitation appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
In their letter, the attorneys general outlined the broader societal harms associated with illegal online gambling, including its links to fraudulent schemes, problem gambling, money laundering, and other criminal activity.| National Association of Attorneys General
Aug. 27, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today issued an alert to remind employees of their rights and Colorado employers of their responsibilities under the law when it comes to reporting wage theft and retaliation against such reports. […] The post Attorney General Phil Weiser issues alert after wage theft retaliation reports appeared first on Colorado Attorney General.| Colorado Attorney General
Aug. 21, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser is alerting Coloradans to be on the lookout for scams involving fake notices of missed jury duty. While jury duty scams are not new, local law enforcement has recently reported a […] The post Attorney General Phil Weiser warns Coloradans about jury duty scams appeared first on Colorado Attorney General.| Colorado Attorney General
Autorenewal regulation has been a recent focus of both federal and state regulators. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently vacated the| Inside Privacy
In their letter, the attorneys general outlined the broader societal harms associated with illegal online gambling, including its links to fraudulent schemes, problem gambling, money laundering, and other criminal activity.| National Association of Attorneys General
Aug. 13, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser has issued a public advisory alerting Coloradans of changes to state law governing products containing kratom. The advisory follows the passage of SB25-072, which became law earlier this year. “Coloradans should […] The post Attorney General Phil Weiser issues public advisory on new kratom law appeared first on Colorado Attorney General.| Colorado Attorney General
Digital contracts and subscriptions have significantly increased, with the subscription economy tripling since 2017, according to the European| Inside Privacy
Consumer protection in the UAE is not theoretical — it is a well-defined legal framework designed to protect people across all types of purchases. Whether you are buying from a physical store or a mobile app, the law is designed to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and have recourse when they are not. This […] The post Consumer Protection in the UAE first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
It is vital that shoppers can access clear and timely pricing information.| competitionandmarkets.blog.gov.uk
CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY Protecting Vermont’s Climate Progress from Rollbacks One of the most important outcomes of the 2025 legislative session was the successful defense of Vermont’s foundational climate policies. From the beginning of the year, attacks on climate action have come hard and fast from both President Trump and Governor Phil Scott. While many … 2025 Legislative End of Session Update Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Learn practical steps to prevent identity theft and protect your finances. Stay safe by following these essential tips for securing your personal information.| Money Fit
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently introduced Cabinet Resolutions No. 56 and No. 57 of 2024, aimed at regulating telemarketing activities to enhance consumer protection. These regulations significantly impact how businesses, including those in free zones, conduct telephone marketing campaigns. Key Obligations Under the Telemarketing Regulations Prior Approval: Businesses must secure explicit approval from relevant authorities […] The post Telemarketing Regulations in the UAE first app...| LYLaw Dubai
This week, Republicans in Congress introduced a resolution to undo a Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) rule that prevents medical debt from capsizing people’s credit scores. More than 100 million people have medical debt and it shows up on the credit reports of 15 million people.| Americans for Financial Reform
Elon Musk and DOGE have begun making moves toward dismantling the CFPB. The watchdog agency would be in charge of regulating X, which Musk wants to transform into a payments platform.| www.aol.com
Identity theft is a growing problem, impacting millions every year. If someone uses your name, Social Security number, or other personal information to apply for credit cards, secure loans, or…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
Vermonters have made it clear that the status quo just isn’t working. At VPIRG, we’ve never been real big on preserving the status quo anyway. Our work to protect Vermont’s people, environment, & democracy will continue in 2025. From guarding our online privacy to ensuring the safety of our food and products, we’re seeking progress … 2025 Legislative Priorities Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
In Part Three of our FAQ series on Washington state’s My Health My Data (MHMD) Act, we answer questions related to the MHMD Act’s enforcement risks –| cyber/data/privacy insights
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) have reached a court-ordered settlement with Response Marketing Group, LLC and its principals, who have agreed to pay $15 million and are banned from selling money-making opportunities. The suit brought by DCP and the FTC alleged that Response Marketing used false promises to sell expensive real estate investment training programs. Additionally, two real estate cel...| dcp.utah.gov
The scandal-plagued software company has hired a trio of Capitol Hill insiders to fend off regulatory scrutiny from Congress.| Revolving Door Project
In December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Rite Aid for the company’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in| cyber/data/privacy insights
