Consumer Protection

What AI Governance Means for Your Privacy: A Practical Guide If you’ve used ChatGPT, a smart thermostat, or even the photo editing tool on your phone, you’ve already interacted with artificial intelligence. But behind the scenes, a shift is underway: governments and companies are racing to set rules for how these AI systems handle personal data. The question for consumers is no longer just “What can AI do?” but “What does AI know about me, and who decides how it uses that information?” ...

Don’t get scammed this Prime Day: 5 ways to spot fake deals Amazon Prime Day kicks off this week, and alongside the genuine discounts comes a predictable surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning that fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true offers are already circulating. Here’s what’s happening and how to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

Prime Day Scams Are Surging: How to Spot Fake Deals and Protect Your Money Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and scammers are already ramping up their efforts. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a formal warning about a surge in online shopping scams tied to the event. Fake websites, phishing emails, and social media ads promising too-good-to-be-true deals are flooding inboxes and feeds. If you’re planning to shop the sales, it’s worth knowing what to look for before you click “buy.” ...

Prime Day 2026: How to Spot Shopping Scams and Avoid Getting Duped Introduction Amazon Prime Day kicks off this week, and while shoppers are hunting for deals, scammers are hunting for victims. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning about online shopping scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day, as reported by WBKO. The BBB noted a surge in fraudulent activity targeting bargain hunters during major sales events. Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between scoring a real discount and losing money to a fake deal. ...

When Privacy Teams Take Over AI Oversight: What It Means for Your Data If you’ve used a chatbot, image generator, or AI-powered customer service tool recently, you’ve probably noticed a growing number of privacy notices and consent prompts. That’s no accident. Over the past two years, a quiet shift has taken place inside many organizations: responsibility for artificial intelligence governance has landed squarely in the lap of privacy departments. ...

AI Governance Meets Privacy: What It Means for Your Personal Data A growing number of new laws and proposals are positioning privacy regulators as the primary enforcers of AI oversight. That shift might sound like a procedural detail, but for anyone who uses online services, fills out web forms, or interacts with chatbots, it could change how companies handle your personal data. Here’s a look at what’s happening, why it matters, and what you can do about it. ...

The MAC Lawsuit: What It Reveals About Your Privacy When Using AI Beauty Tools Introduction A lawsuit filed against MAC Cosmetics over its AI-powered beauty tool has brought renewed attention to how much personal data these apps collect—and how little control users often have over it. According to a report in Personal Care Insights (June 23, 2026), the case centers on claims that the company’s virtual try-on tool gathered facial images and other biometric data without adequate disclosure or consent. This is not an isolated incident. As AI beauty tools become more popular, similar legal challenges are likely to follow. ...

The MAC Lawsuit Shows How AI Beauty Tools Can Put Your Privacy at Risk: What to Do Virtual try-ons feel like magic. You point your phone at your face, and suddenly you’re wearing a different shade of lipstick or testing a new foundation. But behind the convenience, a growing number of consumers and regulators are asking a tougher question: what happens to the image of your face once the app finishes rendering? ...

MAC Lawsuit Exposes Privacy Risks in AI Beauty Tools — What to Know Virtual makeup try-ons and AI-powered beauty tools have become standard features on retailer websites and brand apps. They promise a convenient way to test lipstick shades or foundation colors without stepping into a store. But a recent lawsuit against MAC Cosmetics has raised questions about what happens to the data these tools collect — and whether users are giving informed consent. ...

Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day: What the BBB Warns About Amazon Prime Day is almost here. It’s a time when shoppers hunt for discounts, but it’s also when scammers ramp up their efforts. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in online shopping scams ahead of the sale event, which in 2026 runs alongside major rival sales. If you plan to buy anything online in the coming days, it pays to know what to watch for. ...