Consumer Protection – Page 9

U.S. Regulators Propose New Online Privacy Safeguards for Children

The F.T.C. proposed sweeping privacy changes on Wednesday which could curb how social media, game and learning apps use and monetize youngsters’ data.

By Natasha Singer

Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) Christmas Consumer Protection Delays (Transportation) Fines (Penalties) Southwest Airlines Company Transportation Department (US) Winter (Season)

U.S. Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million for Holiday Meltdown

The penalty is by far the largest ever imposed by the Transportation Department on an airline for consumer protection violations.

By Mark Walker and Niraj Chokshi

Children and Childhood Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer Protection Magnets and Magnetism Recalls and Bans of Products Toys

7 Deaths Linked to Small Magnets Found in Toys, U.S. Warns

A federal agency said the deaths and more than 2,000 emergency-room visits have been tied to pea-size magnets that are easily ingested.

By Emily Schmall

Consumer Protection Law and Legislation Live Nation Entertainment Inc Music Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) SeatGeek Inc StubHub Ticket Scalping Ticketmaster

Senate Introduces Long-Awaited Bill Promising Changes for Ticket Buying

The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.

By Ben Sisario

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