Credits, Invoices, Installments: What the New Schufa Score Means for Consumers
The new Schufa score, set to be introduced on March 17, will replace all existing scores by 2028, influencing the economic participation of over 68 million Germans.
Knowing everything, understanding little...
The article discusses the challenges of modern information overload, where the desire to be informed leads to superficial understanding rather than deep comprehension.
Residents complain about possible misleading information regarding water meter verification
Latvian residents have reported complaints to the Consumer Rights Protection Centre about potentially misleading practices related to water meter verification offers.
PTAC warns: Residents are misled about supposedly mandatory water meter verification or replacement
The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has warned residents that they are being misled by companies claiming that verification or replacement of water meters is mandatory.
Piotr Rogowiecki: Should the state strengthen the monopoly on access to information about debt?
A new proposal in Poland aims to expand the reporting requirements for consumer credit information, potentially strengthening a monopoly within the financial information exchange system.
Your Face Will Have Copyright: The Pioneering Law That Will Protect Our Biometric Data
A Danish consumer organization initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of sharing personal data online by offering bakery goods in exchange for revealing private information.
Good news for California: Gavin Newsom announced the country's first privacy tool that allows blocking the sale of personal data
California has launched a new tool to help consumers block data brokers from selling their personal information.
Facua warns of a phishing campaign impersonating My Citizen Folder to steal personal and banking data
Facua-Consumidores en Acción has issued a warning about a phishing campaign impersonating Mi Carpeta Ciudadana to steal personal and banking information from users.
It is essential to effectively monitor large corporations for consumer economic information growth
The Hankyoreh reports on a committee meeting focused on improving corporate coverage and ensuring the integrity of journalism amidst pressures from corporate advertising.
‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp
A new WhatsApp scam impersonates the legitimate company 'Cleaning Superstore', tricking recipients into providing personal information by claiming they missed a delivery.
A fatal reading mistake caused the customer more than an additional 600 euros
An Estonian consumer faced a costly experience due to a misleading error in the bus operator's information systems, resulting in over €600 in extra expenses.
Allu returned the car when it lacked the promised equipment – The dealership put the car back on sale with the same incorrect information
A customer returned a BMW X3 after discovering it lacked promised features, only to find the dealership relisted the car with the same misinformation.
Companies Want More Information on the Greenwashing Directive
Estonian companies are seeking clarity on the new EU greenwashing directive, which prohibits unverified environmental claims on product packaging.
No more dynamic pricing! Profeco establishes new guidelines for mass events
Profeco has implemented new guidelines for mass events in Mexico, enhancing consumer protection by mandating clearer information about ticket sales.
Nammo received a 'shock message' - If necessary, we must go to court to stop it
The Norwegian ammunition producer Nammo faces legal challenges after being informed by the Norwegian Consumer Authority that it is violating laws concerning sensitive information.
Now there is researched information: They are paying Trump’s tariffs
Americans bear the burden of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to recent research that confirms expert warnings.
Couple spend months without flooring in 'unliveable' new build home
A couple from Gateshead has spent nearly three months living in an unfurnished state due to flooring issues in their new build house caused by inadequate information from the developer.
UOKiK Targets Facebook and Instagram: Meta Faces Huge Penalty
The Polish consumer protection authority UOKiK is investigating Meta for failing to provide users with adequate contact information, leading to potential penalties for the company.
Procon finds irregularities in almost 70% of stationery stores inspected in the interior of SP
A recent inspection by Procon-SP revealed that nearly 70% of the stationery stores in the interior of São Paulo have committed various irregularities, particularly regarding safety and consumer product information.
An unusual situation started at Verkkokauppa.com: "The seller stated that..."
A Finnish customer faced a perplexing situation while trying to exchange a faulty SSD drive at Verkkokauppa.com, which led to conflicting information between the store and the manufacturer.
British Gas customers warned over 'freebie' that could 'save households £200'
British Gas customers are cautioned about scams posing as offers that could steal personal and financial information.
Misleading Information: Consumer Advice Center Warns Fiber Optic Provider
The Consumer Advice Center of Rhineland-Palatinate has warned the fiber optic provider Westconnect for allegedly providing misleading information to customers about their contractual rights.
Chains Billa and Hofer Head to Court in Austria Over Misleading Discount Advertising
A Vienna commercial court will begin hearings this week on lawsuits against supermarket chains Billa and Hofer for non-transparent pricing practices during discount promotions, filed by the Consumer Information Association.
Right of withdrawal, information... France tightens rules on online sale of financial services
France has implemented new, stricter regulations for online financial services aimed at enhancing consumer protection, following a European directive.
Can former students of the old Collegium Humanum sleep peacefully? New information from KRD
The president of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, Tomasz Chróstny, has provided new information regarding the potential violation of student rights related to the former Collegium Humanum, now known as the 'Varsovia' university.