Consumer Protection

Regulators must strike a difficult balance in tamping down increased fraud on peer-to-peer payment platforms.

A patchwork of state and private industry oversight leaves room for federal intervention.

States should follow New York’s lead in lowering how much interest must be paid on unpaid debt judgments.

Policymakers must address how firms disparately enforce contracts for vulnerable communities.

The CFPB has the power to curtail the use of forced arbitration clauses that hinder consumer rights.

Experts examine how regulators and lawmakers can support low-income communities.

Audit report shows that, despite mandates and state financial support, EU airlines often failed to reimburse passengers.

Expert proposes a new framework of data loyalty to reenergize data privacy regulation.

The CDC’s newest mask guidance raises concerns about the authenticity of KN95 and N95 masks on the market.

Scholar argues that new data sources will expand credit access and raise issues of privacy and equity.

Experts discuss the regulation of bank overdraft fees.

With supply shortages and product safety plaguing this holiday season, legislators and advocates turn to the CPSC.