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Amazon Prime Day Scams Are on the Rise: How to Shop Safely (BBB Warning) Prime Day deals can be tempting, but scammers know that too. Just ahead of Amazon’s flagship sales event—this year scheduled for mid-July—the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in online shopping scams. These frauds are designed to steal both your money and your personal information. Here’s what you need to know and how to shop safely. ...

Why AI Governance Is Landing on Privacy’s Desk (and What to Do About It) What happened A growing chorus of voices in the data protection world is pointing to the same trend: AI governance responsibilities are being handed to privacy teams. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has published several pieces on the subject, most notably “When AI governance lands on privacy’s desk” and “No new acronyms required: Governing AI without ‘AI law’.” The message is clear: organisations are not waiting for dedicated AI legislation. Instead, they are leaning on existing privacy frameworks—GDPR, CCPA, and others—to manage the risks that AI systems introduce. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. For shoppers, that means big discounts and limited-time deals. For scammers, it means a surge in opportunities to trick people out of their money and personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about this predictable uptick in fraud, and knowing what to look for can keep your shopping experience safe. ...

When AI Governance Lands on Privacy’s Desk: What It Means for Your Personal Data If you’ve used a chatbot, a smart assistant, or even a website’s product recommendation engine, you’ve already touched AI. Now, governments and regulators are catching up. The phrase “AI governance” has moved from technical conferences into lawmaking halls—and it’s landing squarely on the desks of privacy professionals. For ordinary consumers, that shift matters more than the headlines suggest. ...

Spot These 6 Amazon Prime Day Scams Before You Click ‘Buy’ Amazon Prime Day—this year scheduled for mid-July—is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Unfortunately, it also brings a predictable surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning: fraudsters are already ramping up their efforts to trick shoppers with fake deals, phishing emails, and counterfeit listings. Here’s what’s happening and, more importantly, how to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

Prime Day Scams Are on the Rise – Here’s How to Avoid Them, According to the BBB Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in late June 2026, ahead of the anticipated sales event, urging shoppers to be extra cautious. Prime Day fraud is not new, but each year the tactics get a little more convincing. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what you can do to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

How AI Governance Is Changing Your Privacy Rights (and What to Do About It) If you have ever received a puzzling loan denial, a strange recommendation, or an automated decision that you couldn’t explain, artificial intelligence was probably involved. For years, the rules around AI were vague. That is starting to change—and privacy professionals are the ones writing the new playbook. ...

Prime Day Shopping? BBB Warns of These Scams Before You Click ‘Buy’ Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. With millions of people hunting for deals, fraudsters ramp up their efforts to steal your money or personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning ahead of Prime Day, urging shoppers to stay alert. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. ...

What AI Governance Means for Your Privacy: A Consumer’s Guide If you’ve used an online chatbot, seen AI-generated product recommendations, or been screened by an automated hiring tool, your personal data was likely involved. What you may not realize is that the rules governing those AI systems are increasingly being written and enforced by the same people who handle data privacy — and that shift has direct consequences for you. ...

Prime Day 2026: How to Spot Shopping Scams Before You Click Buy Prime Day has become one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and scammers know it. With Amazon’s annual deal event expected in the coming days, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a fresh warning about online shopping scams that typically spike during these sales. If you’re planning to hunt for bargains, it’s worth knowing what to look out for — and how to avoid losing money or personal information. ...