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South Korean National Assembly hearing on Coupang data leak: lawmakers question executives as opposition boycotts, documents and breach visuals on display.

National Assembly holds two-day hearing on Coupang data leak amid escalating probes

30 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

South Korea's National Assembly launched a two-day hearing on Tuesday, December 30, to investigate Coupang's massive data breach affecting 33.7 million customers, following the presidential office's emergency meeting last week. Disputes persist between the government and company over the breach's scope, with the main opposition party boycotting the proceedings.

EU-domstolsadvokat stärker Tipico-kunders rättigheter

Nicholas Emiliou, generaladvokat vid EU-domstolen, ställde sig i sitt yttrande på Tipicos kunders sida och betonade behovet av nationella licenser och eventuella återbetalningar av insatser. Tusentals spelare hoppas på miljardbelopp i återbetalningar.

Domstolen i Bamberg avvisar konsumentgruppens talan mot Netto app-rabatter

18 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Bamberg Higher Regional Court har avvisat stämningsansökan från Federation of German Consumer Organisations mot Netto Marken-Discounts extra apprabatter. Domstolen fann ingen diskriminering av äldre eller barn. Ingen ändring var tillåten.

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House passes bill for automatic refunds on internet outages

The House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 178 on December 22, aiming to provide automatic refunds to internet and telecom subscribers for prolonged service outages. The measure covers both postpaid and prepaid customers without requiring them to file requests. It addresses the recurring issue of unreliable internet in the Philippines.

Supreme Court of Appeal holds banks liable for defective financed vehicles

19 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that banks financing second-hand vehicles in South Africa must bear liability for defects, marking a significant shift in consumer protection. In a case involving a pensioner who bought a faulty Ford Ranger, the court ordered WesBank to repay over R170,000. This judgment emphasizes banks' dual role as credit providers and suppliers.

SEC proposes cutting EIR cap to 10% for unsecured small loans

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes slashing the effective interest-rate (EIR) ceiling from 15% to 10% per month for unsecured small loans, potentially higher after consultations. Aimed at curbing predatory pricing and hidden fees, the move draws industry criticism for possibly contracting credit supply. The draft circular expands coverage to loans up to P20,000 and terms up to six months.

EU når avtal om att stärka rättigheter för paketresor

2 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Representanter från EU-länder och Europaparlamentet har nått en överenskommelse i Bryssel för att förbättra resenärers rättigheter för paketresor. Påverkade personer kan avboka resor under specifika villkor utan avgifter och få snabbare återbetalningar. Reglerna kräver fortfarande formellt godkännande.

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