[Brief] Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has pledged to end ‘rip-off parking charges’ under new rules that will bring stricter regulation to private car-park pricing.
Consumer Protection
[Brief] Massachusetts Passes Privacy Bill Banning Sale of Precise Location Data
Massachusetts has passed a new privacy rights bill explicitly banning the sale of users’ precise location data. This follows similar measures in California and Colorado, marking another major US state taking strict action in data privacy, with deep implications for the tech industry’s data collection business models.
[Flash] Apple to Pay Up to $95 to Some US iPhone Buyers Over AI Lawsuit
[Flash] Apple to Pay Up to $95 to Some US iPhone Buyers Over AI Lawsuit Apple will pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers to settle a class action lawsuit filed last year. Plaintiffs claimed Apple misled consumers by advertising Apple Intelligence features that many iPhone models could not actually use. The payout applies only to eligible users who meet specific criteria. Source: BBC Tech
Maryland Becomes First US State to Ban AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores
Maryland has become the first US state to ban grocery stores from using AI-driven dynamic pricing (surveillance pricing), marking a new phase in AI regulation.
FTC Report: Americans Lost Over $2.1 Billion to Social Media Scams in 2025
The Federal Trade Commission releases new data showing Americans lost a record $2.1 billion to social media-related scams in 2025.