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Safety advocates warn consumers to stop using the SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper, as manufacturer fails to recall the product

* Consumer Federation of America * Consumer Reports * * Kids In Danger * Public Citizen * U.S. PIRG * Inclined sleeper by Sumr Brands…

January 16, 2020

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports praises Department of Transportation endorsement of standard terms for auto safety technology

CR, which spearheaded initiative with AAA, National Safety Council, and J.D. Power, says common names will help clear up confusion about advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)…

January 15, 2020

Cars
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Consumer Reports: Washington state data privacy bill is big improvement over 2019 bill; CR urges lawmakers to go further to help protect consumers

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers have introduced a new data privacy proposal called the 2020 Washington Privacy Act. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.…

January 14, 2020

Tech & Privacy

Coalition of Nine Consumer Organizations Send Letters to About AdTech Report to Regulators and Congress

A coalition of nine organizations today sent letters to the Federal Trade Commission, Congress, and the Attorneys General of California, Oregon, and Texas today in…

January 14, 2020

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports urges Ring, Wyze, Guardzilla, and others to raise security and privacy standards for connected cameras

YONKERS, N.Y. — Consumer Reports today sent a letter to 25 companies urging them to raise the standard for product security and privacy after a…

January 13, 2020

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports letter to connected camera manufacturers to call for raising security and privacy standards

CR sent a letter (see PDF above) on January 13, 2020, to makers of connected home cameras, DIY security products, and connected doorbells. CR urged…

January 13, 2020

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports praises Governor Newsom’s plan to create consumer financial watchdog for California

Governor’s proposal comes after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dramatically scales back federal oversight  SACRAMENTO, CA – Consumer Reports applauded a proposal announced today by California…

January 10, 2020

Money
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Consumer Reports: Congress must change law that hides product dangers from public

CR endorses new House bill to end deadly secrecy, change law that protects companies at the expense of consumer safety; law has concealed dangers of…

January 10, 2020

Product Safety
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CR applauds Verizon for eliminating hidden fees for Fios TV

Verizon plan comes after Congress passes reforms that will require transparent pricing for pay-TV service beginning this summer   WASHINGTON, D.C. –Consumer Reports praised a plan…

January 9, 2020

MoneyTech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports: Self-driving cars need federal safety rules and more innovation to thrive

Department of Transportation’s new guidance on automated vehicles falls far short, says CR    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday released the…

January 9, 2020

Cars
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