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Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Temu App of Illegally Accessing Users’ Phone Data

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BOSTON (AP) — Temu, a Chinese-owned company, is facing a class-action lawsuit in multiple states over allegations of accessing customer information on their phones. The lawsuit was filed on February 16 by a law firm on behalf of more than a dozen plaintiffs from Massachusetts, California, Illinois, New York, and Virginia. According to the plaintiffs, Temu deliberately loaded its app with malware and spyware and misled customers about how their data is used. A court filing highlighted the complaint, stating that Temu has access to “literally everything” on users’ phones. The online marketplace is also … Read more

Breaking: New York Introduces Game-Changing Law for Credit Card Users – Unveiling Greater Transparency in Surcharges

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ALBANY, N.Y. – A new law in New York aims to increase transparency in credit card surcharges, requiring businesses to provide clearer information to consumers. The legislation, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, mandates that businesses must clearly disclose the surcharge amount and notify customers in advance of any additional fees associated with using a credit card for payment. The law intends to address concerns of consumers who may be caught off guard by unexpected charges when using their credit cards. Businesses will now be required to inform customers, both in-store and online, of any surcharges … Read more

Legal Action Unveils Discriminatory Breach on 23andMe Platform Affecting Jewish and Chinese Users

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San Francisco, CA – A recent lawsuit claims that genetic testing company 23andMe suffered a data breach targeting its Jewish and Chinese customers. The breach potentially exposed the personal information of thousands of individuals, including their genetic data and health details. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, alleges that the breach occurred between October 2018 and March 2019. According to the complaint, the breach was motivated by the hackers’ interest in the genetic data of Jewish and Chinese customers. The lawsuit suggests that the stolen data could be valuable for conducting research or … Read more