Topic: consumer rights

  • U.S. State Privacy Laws: Your Essential Guide

    U.S. State Privacy Laws: Your Essential Guide

    The U.S. lacks a unified federal privacy law, creating a complex patchwork of state regulations that businesses must navigate, with common consumer rights but differing scopes and obligations. Key state privacy laws, such as those in California, Virginia, and Colorado, set specific thresholds for...

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  • Take Back Control of Your Online Shopping Data

    Take Back Control of Your Online Shopping Data

    Online shopping involves extensive collection and sharing of personal data, often without full user awareness or consent, posing significant privacy risks. Data is frequently stored indefinitely and shared with third parties, increasing exposure to breaches, misuse, and targeted scams, as seen in...

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  • Microsoft Makes Last-Minute Windows 10 Lifeline Deal

    Microsoft Makes Last-Minute Windows 10 Lifeline Deal

    Microsoft will provide free extended security updates for Windows 10 to consumers in the European Economic Area, reversing its initial paid support plan after the 2025 end-of-life date. This policy change follows pressure from Euroconsumers, who argued that paid support violated the EU's Digital ...

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