When an Independent Regulator Looks Less Independent, Privacy Deals Start to Shake

A shift in control over the FTC does not create a breach, but it can weaken the confidence behind the transatlantic rules that move personal data.

ACMA’s New Compliance Map Puts Consumer Harm in the Spotlight

Australia’s communications regulator has drawn up its 2026-27 enforcement priorities, and the real signal is where it says consumer harm is most likely to matter.

Crackdown on Cold Calls: Italy Levels the Playing Field for Energy and Telecom Telemarketing

New legislation aims to harmonize consumer protections across converging digital markets.

Click, Sign, Regret? Italy’s New Digital Finance Rules Aim to Protect Remote Consumers

Sweeping reforms reshape online financial contracts, promising easier exits and tougher penalties for non-compliance.

Energy Telemarketing Crackdown: Is Italy’s New Bill a Blow to Fraud or a Gift to Scammers?

Game Over for Free-to-Play? Europe’s Crackdown on In-App Purchases Raises Alarms

As the EU eyes stricter digital rules, the future of video game monetization-and consumer freedom-hangs in the balance.

Money, Influence, and the Law: How Financial Influencers Became the Market’s Most Watched Players