#regulatory-oversight

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#compliance
fromComputerworld
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google faces scrutiny as DuckDuckGo calls for fresh EU probes into compliance

Google's compliance with the DMA raises concerns that could affect competition in Europe.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Staying the course on compliance: Why lenders can't afford to let their guard down

Lenders should maintain strong compliance regardless of regulatory changes to avoid long-term consequences.
fromComputerworld
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google faces scrutiny as DuckDuckGo calls for fresh EU probes into compliance

Google's compliance with the DMA raises concerns that could affect competition in Europe.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Staying the course on compliance: Why lenders can't afford to let their guard down

Lenders should maintain strong compliance regardless of regulatory changes to avoid long-term consequences.
more#compliance
#government-efficiency
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 months ago

DOGE isn't Silicon Valley innovation-it's just a sloppy rebrand of free-market dogma

Elon Musk's transparency claims regarding Government Efficiency via DOGE are questionable, given the emptiness of the initial site and the aim to aid wealthy corporations.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

DOGE has arrived at the FTC

DOGE members were seen at the FTC aiming to improve governmental efficiency.
The FTC's oversight of Musk's companies indicates heightened scrutiny.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 months ago

DOGE isn't Silicon Valley innovation-it's just a sloppy rebrand of free-market dogma

Elon Musk's transparency claims regarding Government Efficiency via DOGE are questionable, given the emptiness of the initial site and the aim to aid wealthy corporations.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

DOGE has arrived at the FTC

DOGE members were seen at the FTC aiming to improve governmental efficiency.
The FTC's oversight of Musk's companies indicates heightened scrutiny.
more#government-efficiency
#consumer-protection
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

A shady, shuttered tech bootcamp may be sneaking back online

The dismantling of the CFPB allows misleading companies like Prehired to rebrand and mislead students again.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Data brokers can keep selling your social security number, says new CFPB chief

Scott Bessent has ordered a halt on all CFPB activities, potentially endangering consumer protection rules.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google sues to stop the US from monitoring it like a bank

The CFPB has placed Google Payment Corp. under federal supervision due to consumer risk concerns.
Google disputes the CFPB's findings and has filed a lawsuit to challenge the order.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now regulate Apple Pay, Venmo and others

The CFPB is now supervising digital wallet companies to enhance consumer protection and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Real estate

Regulatory agencies issue statement on elder financial exploitation

Elder financial exploitation (EFE) poses severe economic risks to older Americans, necessitating collaborative regulatory oversight to mitigate these risks.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Data brokers can keep selling your social security number, says new CFPB chief

Scott Bessent has ordered a halt on all CFPB activities, potentially endangering consumer protection rules.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google sues to stop the US from monitoring it like a bank

The CFPB has placed Google Payment Corp. under federal supervision due to consumer risk concerns.
Google disputes the CFPB's findings and has filed a lawsuit to challenge the order.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now regulate Apple Pay, Venmo and others

The CFPB is now supervising digital wallet companies to enhance consumer protection and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Real estate

Regulatory agencies issue statement on elder financial exploitation

Elder financial exploitation (EFE) poses severe economic risks to older Americans, necessitating collaborative regulatory oversight to mitigate these risks.
more#consumer-protection
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump's executive order marks a significant shift towards increased presidential oversight of historically independent regulatory agencies.
US Elections
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Trump Is Filling His Cabinet With Loyalists Prepared to Gut Federal Agencies

Trump's new administration aims to reshape the federal government with loyalty-driven nominees and a focus on reducing bureaucratic functions.
US Elections
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump seeks IVF expansion with new executive order

Trump aims to expand IVF access and reduce costs through new executive orders.
The administration emphasizes transparency to cut government spending and waste.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

CFPB is reportedly trying to put Google under bank-like supervision

CFPB aims to supervise Google similarly to banks amid concerns over consumer protection in digital payments.
fromcointelegraph.com
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

What to expect at Paul Atkins' SEC confirmation hearing

The SEC's approach to cryptocurrency under Trump is perceived as favoring the industry, with significant implications for regulatory oversight.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump's executive order marks a significant shift towards increased presidential oversight of historically independent regulatory agencies.
US Elections
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Trump Is Filling His Cabinet With Loyalists Prepared to Gut Federal Agencies

Trump's new administration aims to reshape the federal government with loyalty-driven nominees and a focus on reducing bureaucratic functions.
US Elections
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump seeks IVF expansion with new executive order

Trump aims to expand IVF access and reduce costs through new executive orders.
The administration emphasizes transparency to cut government spending and waste.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

CFPB is reportedly trying to put Google under bank-like supervision

CFPB aims to supervise Google similarly to banks amid concerns over consumer protection in digital payments.
fromcointelegraph.com
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

What to expect at Paul Atkins' SEC confirmation hearing

The SEC's approach to cryptocurrency under Trump is perceived as favoring the industry, with significant implications for regulatory oversight.
more#trump-administration
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Whistleblowers at nuclear sites may face bullying and threats, MPs warn

Whistleblowers in the nuclear sector are bullied instead of supported, jeopardizing safety and accountability.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Tesla crash victims' families worried about Musk's influence over investigations

Families of victims urge U.S. transportation to maintain reporting rules for crashes involving autonomous vehicles amid concerns over Tesla's influence.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Crypto Needs to Embrace Philanthropy for Mainstream Acceptance | Entrepreneur

Philanthropy can help improve the public image of cryptocurrency, addressing its controversies and fostering greater acceptance.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Judge slams children's care home's 'criminality' in using 'altered' garda vetting and fake background checks of staff

Ideal Care Services faced severe legal consequences for using altered background checks for staff, highlighting a breach of trust in child care.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
Business

Spending Review must prioritise employment reform and recruitment investment, says APSCo

Government urged to allocate funds for employment reforms to drive economic growth.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Russell Vought, as Consumer Bureau's Acting Director, Orders Its Headquarters Closed for a Week

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's headquarters is closed for a week, with employees instructed to work remotely following new leadership orders.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

Pfizer Vaccine Scandal: Shocking Revelations You Need to Know

Concerns about corporate influence and transparency in Pfizer's vaccine distribution amid the COVID-19 pandemic have emerged, highlighted by troubling studies and criticism.
#faa
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Some of the Ways Trump's Immigrant Invader Damaged America in Just Two Weeks - emptywheel

Elon Musk's influence over regulatory bodies raises concerns about safety and accountability in the aerospace industry.
fromSpaceNews
7 months ago
Science

FAA defends Starship licensing delays

The FAA defends its collaboration with SpaceX, stating that licensing timelines depend on the company's choices and actions.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Some of the Ways Trump's Immigrant Invader Damaged America in Just Two Weeks - emptywheel

Elon Musk's influence over regulatory bodies raises concerns about safety and accountability in the aerospace industry.
fromSpaceNews
7 months ago
Science

FAA defends Starship licensing delays

The FAA defends its collaboration with SpaceX, stating that licensing timelines depend on the company's choices and actions.
more#faa
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

One controller was doing the job of two when plane and helicopter collided in Washington

The crash investigation highlights potential staffing issues in air traffic control leading up to the accident.
#medical-ethics
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.
Medicine
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.
Medicine
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.
more#medical-ethics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

How Some Christian Group Homes Avoid Florida's Standards

Renewed criticism arises regarding the standards and practices of Florida's nonprofit overseeing maternity homes.
#food-safety
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices

Poor sanitation at a Virginia Boar's Head facility led to a major listeria outbreak, resulting in 10 deaths and numerous hospitalizations.
fromCbsnews
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Boar's Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency's handling of deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA faces scrutiny for its inaction on serious violations at Boar's Head, contributing to a deadly listeria outbreak.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices

Poor sanitation at a Virginia Boar's Head facility led to a major listeria outbreak, resulting in 10 deaths and numerous hospitalizations.
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

Boar's Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency's handling of deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA faces scrutiny for its inaction on serious violations at Boar's Head, contributing to a deadly listeria outbreak.
more#food-safety
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Londoners' water bills to rise by 108 next year as Thames Water seeks bailout

Water bills in London and the South East are projected to rise significantly by 2030, raising concerns over Thames Water's financial health and investor expectations.
#climate-change
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How a Chinese firm ran a billion-euro carbon credit scam DW 12/11/2024

Verbio's acquisition of allegedly fraudulent carbon credits highlights significant risks in carbon market transactions and inadequate regulatory oversight.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Growth hacking

Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs to cut red tape and help kickstart economy

The Independent advocates for accessible, unbiased journalism on crucial issues, highlighting the need for on-ground reporting.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How a Chinese firm ran a billion-euro carbon credit scam DW 12/11/2024

Verbio's acquisition of allegedly fraudulent carbon credits highlights significant risks in carbon market transactions and inadequate regulatory oversight.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Growth hacking

Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs to cut red tape and help kickstart economy

The Independent advocates for accessible, unbiased journalism on crucial issues, highlighting the need for on-ground reporting.
more#climate-change
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
Portland

With Zenith Energy's Permits On The Line, Critics Urge Strong Government Oversight

Zenith Energy's future operations in Portland are uncertain due to new DEQ requirements for air quality permits and land use compatibility.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner

Elderly and vulnerable clients lost control over their finances to an Essex law firm, highlighting critical regulatory oversights in lasting power of attorney practices.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Widow of gambling addict lambasts watchdog's failure to investigate suicides

The Gambling Commission's refusal to investigate gambling-related suicides raises concern over accountability and the effectiveness of regulation in preventing future tragedies.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Investment firm London Capital & Finance was Ponzi scheme, court rules

LCF operated as a Ponzi scheme, misleading investors and causing significant financial losses, as ruled by a London judge.
fromPrivacy International
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Privacy International's response to the College of Policing consultation on the 'ethical use of data and technologies guidance'

UK police forces are utilizing various data-driven technologies, raising concerns about the adequacy of regulations and ethical oversight.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Supreme Court declines challenge to CPSC's structure, for now

The Supreme Court maintains protections for the Consumer Product Safety Commission against presidential firings, preserving a long-standing precedent.
#patient-safety
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

One Miami area plastic surgeon, two Brazilian butt lift deaths, 3 state complaints

Dr. Harry Intsiful faces three complaints and scrutiny after two deaths linked to Brazilian butt lift surgeries, raising serious patient safety concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
Medicine

Homerton Fertility Clinic has its suspension extended by regulator

Fertility clinic's licence suspension extended until August due to embryo loss investigation.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

One Miami area plastic surgeon, two Brazilian butt lift deaths, 3 state complaints

Dr. Harry Intsiful faces three complaints and scrutiny after two deaths linked to Brazilian butt lift surgeries, raising serious patient safety concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
Medicine

Homerton Fertility Clinic has its suspension extended by regulator

Fertility clinic's licence suspension extended until August due to embryo loss investigation.
more#patient-safety
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Instructor at Troubled Skydiving Spot Gets 2 Years After Faking Credentials

A skydiving instructor was sentenced to prison for fraudulently using another's credentials, raising concerns about safety at a troubled skydiving facility.
Marketing
fromComputerworld
6 months ago

The EU wants to know more about social media algorithms

European Commission is investigating social media algorithms for their societal impact including potential risks to democracy, mental health, and illegal content spread.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
SF politics

The Insider: How to Blow the Whistle on a Federal Transportation Agency - Streetsblog USA

Research on aerodynamic side guards for trucks showed potential life-saving benefits that were omitted in the final report, raising concerns about regulatory transparency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Lack of City of London oversight hurting efforts to halt dirty money, FCA warns

Improper oversight of professional bodies in London is undermining efforts to combat money laundering.
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Lite exposes users to harmful content, say Mozilla researchers | TechCrunch

TikTok Lite lacks safety features compared to the flagship app, exposing users to harmful content.
#rnai-pesticides
fromGreenmedinfo
10 months ago
Alternative medicine

Hidden Food Threat: Experts Warn of Dangers of RNAi Crops

RNAi pesticides can genetically modify organisms with minimal oversight, posing risks to non-target species, human health, and organic agriculture.
Alternative medicine
fromGreenmedinfo
10 months ago

Hidden Food Threat: Experts Warn of Dangers of RNAi Crops

RNAi pesticides can genetically modify organisms with minimal oversight, posing risks to non-target species, human health, and organic agriculture.
more#rnai-pesticides
fromAdExchanger
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Why Privacy Sandbox Testers Are Relieved Google Delayed The Cookie's Demise | AdExchanger

Google delayed third-party cookie deprecation to address ongoing challenges and feedback concerns.
Potential anticompetitive concerns and negative effects on publishers highlighted in feedback for Chrome's Privacy Sandbox.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
9 months ago
Health

Clinic closed for five months due to 'tragic loss' of embryos can reopen

A fertility clinic in Hackney, Homerton Fertility Centre, had its license suspended due to incidents resulting in embryo loss, but the clinic can now reopen with new protocols.
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