#consumer protection
Every Mapletechie story tagged "consumer protection" — tech news, reviews, and analysis.
- The FTC Is Investigating Risks From AI Agents
Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has confirmed an AI-company investigation but has disclosed little else. The probe could test how existing consumer law applie…
- Banks Warn AI Shopping Agents Can Complicate Fraud Claims
Matthew Leo · September 23, 2026AI shopping agents can research, choose and pay. Banks warn that fraud, privacy and refund rules have not caught up with that level of control.
- Canada's Do Not Call List Cannot Stop a Spoofed Scam
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026Canada's Do Not Call List can reduce unlawful telemarketing, but scammers ignore it and can fake caller ID. Use registration, call controls and independent call…
- Personalized Pricing Needs a Canadian Disclosure Rule
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026The U.S. FTC wants companies to disclose when personal data changes a price. Canada has studied algorithmic pricing but still needs a rule consumers can use.