Trump budget chief effectively shuts down Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ordering watchdog to stop nearly all its work
The bureau can still take complaints, but it can’t conduct exams or pursue existing investigations. Read More
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DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency staffers are set to gain access to data at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, multiple sources tell WIRED. In an email early Friday morning, CFPB staff were told that several people from DOGE—including Nikhil Rajpal and Gavin Kliger (along with Chris Young, who has been described as a Republican … Read more
Shein hit with consumer protection action in EU as bloc unboxes strategy to tackle low-cost ecommerce risks
Chinese ecommerce and fast fashion giant Shein is facing fresh scrutiny in the European Union in relation to consumer protection rules following the launch of a coordinated action by the bloc’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPCN). The action is being conducted with reference to the EU’s Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, Consumer Rights Directive, Unfair Contracts … Read more
Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Rohit Chopra’s tenure saw the removal of medical debt from credit reports and limits on overdrafts penalties. Read More
How to Use Stolen Device Protection on Apple’s iPhone
If a thief ever steals an iPhone out of your bag or even snatches it from your grasp, panic sets in immediately. You also may have a lot more to worry about beyond just the cost of replacing the phone. What if they saw me enter the passcode and now have easy access to all … Read more
The stock market loves Trump—but demand for ‘crash protection’ just hit an all-time high
Investors may be protecting themselves in case the President-elect swings big on tariffs and is serious about mass deportations. Read More