privacy

Swedish Court Fines Klarna $733,324 for Flaws in Privacy Notice
Swedish Court Fines Klarna $733,324 for Flaws in Privacy Notice
March 11, 2024  |  Regulation

Klarna has reportedly been fined 7.5 million Swedish crowns ($733,324) after a Swedish court ruled that the company violated the European Union’s (EU) General Data...

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Consumers Embrace Connected Cars as Lawmakers Raise Fresh Security Concerns
Consumers Embrace Connected Cars as Lawmakers Raise Fresh Security Concerns
March 08, 2024  |  Technology

Connected vehicles, automobiles equipped with internet connectivity and a range of sensors that enable them to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and external systems, continue...

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New Data: Security Concerns Overshadow Convenience in ‘Everyday App’ Debate
New Data: Security Concerns Overshadow Convenience in ‘Everyday App’ Debate
March 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

More consumers than ever now rely on mobile apps to manage their daily chores. PYMNTS Intelligence found that a growing percentage of Americans click on...

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White House Tells DOJ to Beef up Data Protections
White House Tells DOJ to Beef up Data Protections
February 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The White House wants the Department of Justice to do more to protect America’s sensitive data. In an executive order issued Wednesday (Feb. 28), President...

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GOP Pushes to Ban CBDCs Over Privacy Concerns
GOP Pushes to Ban CBDCs Over Privacy Concerns
February 27, 2024  |  CBDC

Five Senate Republicans have introduced legislation that would block the digital dollar. The “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act,” announced Monday (Feb. 26), would prevent the Federal...

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Platforms Help Bridge Digital Divide in Learning Experiences From Early Care to Higher Ed
Platforms Help Bridge Digital Divide in Learning Experiences From Early Care to Higher Ed
February 20, 2024  |  Technology

From the automation of routine tasks to the harnessing of big data for informed decision-making, various industries are embracing digital transformation. The result is profound...

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TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
February 19, 2024  |  Regulation

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, saying the regulator aims to protect the well-being of online users....

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Four in 10 Consumers Demand Greater Data Protection
Four in 10 Consumers Demand Greater Data Protection
February 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Properly securing consumer data could be key to maintaining the loyalty of eCommerce merchants’ most engaged customers, according to PYMNTS Intelligence. By the Numbers The...

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FinTechs Believe CFPB’s 1033 Rule Will Bring ‘Clarity’ to Data Sharing and Foster Financial Services Innovation
FinTechs Believe CFPB’s 1033 Rule Will Bring ‘Clarity’ to Data Sharing and Foster Financial Services...
February 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Matt Janiga, legal counsel and director of regulatory and public affairs at Trustly, told PYMNTS that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule, commonly...

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