The author wrote that a Polish bank initiated proceedings before the European Court of Justice over approximately 700 euros. This has caused significant harm to the entire industry, while at the same time, the process is good news for consumers. #Banken #Verbraucherschutz #Rechtsschutz #PL #EU (translated)
The European Court of Justice has ruled that banks must immediately refund account fraud victims for the stolen money unless there are indications of gross negligence or fraud on the part of the customer. #EuGH #Kontobetrug #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The European Court has ruled that banks must first reimburse victims of account fraud, even if they are accused of gross negligence, in order to ensure a high level of consumer protection. #Bankenbetrug #Phishing #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The Cologne District Court has ruled that Snapchat's AI chatbot is not allowed to collect users' sensitive data for advertising purposes in order to ensure the protection of minors. #Datenschutz #Verbraucherschutz #Jugendschutz (translated)
The Federal Association of Consumer Centres is suing Deutsche Telekom for alleged obstacles in the online termination of contracts, as these unnecessarily complicate the cancellation process for customers, despite legal requirements for a simple procedure. #Telekom #Verbraucherschutz #Kündigung (translated)
The Frankfurt Office for Housing is facing sharp criticism from the homeowners' association Haus & Grund, which accuses the authority of acting unlawfully against excessive rents, while the office emphasizes that it is acting in the interest of consumer protection and is taking measures to create a fairer housing market. #Wohnungsmarkt #Mietrecht #Frankfurt (translated)
The new EU rules for microcredits, which will come into effect in Austria on November 20, 2026, aim to better protect consumers from over-indebtedness due to online purchases by applying the same regulations to "buy now, pay later" models as are used for traditional loans. #Verbraucherschutz #Kredite #Österreich (translated)
Austria is tightening regulations for small loans and online purchases on account under the new EU Consumer Credit Directive, which comes into effect on November 20, 2026, to better protect consumers from over-indebtedness. #Verbraucherschutz #Kredite #Onlineshopping (translated)
The AfD wrote that Chancellor Merz's cabinet has decided on a new sugar tax for 2027. As a result, according to the party, consumers are facing significantly higher beverage prices in supermarkets. The AfD rejected the tax and described it as state exploitation of consumers. https://t.co/jQ6Cv2KIll #Zuckersteuer #Steuern #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
Consumer politicians from various parties are sharply criticizing the Schufa due to a lack of transparency regarding their new rating scores and are demanding state regulation, while only the AfD defends the situation. #Schufa #Transparenz #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The account of the savings book enemy wrote that Germany currently pays 1.4 billion euros annually from the federal budget for the EU levy on plastic packaging. Lars Klingbeil wants to change this from 2027; the plastic tax will be passed on to consumers. Hundreds of additional officials will be needed for control, and there will be a lot of bureaucracy for producers and traders. The additional burden for a family of four is estimated to be between 80 and 100 euros per year. The account described the levy as another consumption tax that increases the cost of food and drives inflation. #Plastiksteuer #Inflation #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
According to a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice, which declared the price increase of Amazon Prime unlawful, the online retailer is temporarily lowering prices for long-time customers and also allowing them to request a refund. #AmazonPrime #BGHUrteil #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The Federal Court of Justice has declared the price increase for the Amazon Prime subscription, which rose from 69 to 89.90 euros in 2022, invalid, allowing long-term customers to pay the old prices again. #AmazonPrime #Preiserhöhung #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The Federal Court of Justice has declared a price increase of Amazon Prime to be ineffective, so affected customers can now request a refund, while consumer advocates recommend a class action lawsuit. #AmazonPrime #Verbraucherschutz #BGH (translated)
The Federal Court of Justice has declared Amazon's controversial price increase for Prime memberships unlawful, allowing thousands of customers a refund and a reduction of fees. #Amazon #Preiserhöhung #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The Federal Court of Justice has declared the price increase for Amazon Prime, implemented in September 2022, invalid because customers were not sufficiently informed about their rights. #AmazonPrime #BGHUrteil #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The US consumer protection agency FTC has launched a comprehensive investigation into the security risks of AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, as the public debate about potential threats from AI systems intensifies. #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Sicherheitsrisiken #FTC (translated)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into AI risks at the companies Anthropic and OpenAI, following reports of security incidents and malfunctioning AI systems. #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Sicherheitsvorfälle #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The research by NDR and SZ raises the accusation that Schufa has broken its promise of transparency by secretly developing and offering complex, new scores that are not disclosed to consumers. #Schufa #Transparenz #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
Auch der Präsident des Bundeskartellamts, Andreas Mundt (66), appelliert gegenüber BILD an die Öl-Konzerne, die Entlastung „möglichst vollständig und schnell“ weiterzugeben. #Tankrabatt #Spritpreise #Verbraucherschutz
