by Eric J. Ellman | Oct 4, 2023
In 2023, CDIA engaged on California S.B. 362, a bill that, as summarized by a DWT blog, “will amend California’s existing data broker law by subjecting all data brokers to mandatory registration with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), imposing new...
by Eric J. Ellman | Jul 31, 2023
In July 2023, Consumer Reports issued a white paper on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). The report is Buy Now, Pay Later: Policy Measures to Mitigate Consumer Risks from Evolving Practices. The report notes that Unfortunately, the “free and seamless” nature of BNPL can be a...
by Eric J. Ellman | Sep 15, 2022
In September 2022, Consumer Reports sent a letter to CDIA criticizing the nationwide credit bureaus and encouraging changes by those bureaus.
by Eric J. Ellman | Jun 25, 2021
In June 2021, CDIA sent a letter to Consumer Reports responding to its unempirical survey alleging inaccuracies in credit reports. CDIA made seven key points. First, credit reports are highly accurate. Second, the Consumers Reports survey is not grounded in...