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CFPB Seeks Public Input on Digital Payment Privacy Protections

1/11/2025

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The CFPB is inviting public feedback to improve privacy protections in digital payments, targeting major tech platforms and gaming.
The agency aims to tackle data collection challenges and assess existing laws for new payment methods like stablecoins.
Director Rohit Chopra highlighted the importance of consumer confidence in transaction security.
Public comments are sought on current regulations and proposed changes to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
The CFPB is also overseeing compliance in video games and virtual worlds that provide banking features.

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Story summary

The CFPB is inviting public feedback to improve privacy protections in digital payments, targeting major tech platforms and gaming.
The agency aims to tackle data collection challenges and assess existing laws for new payment methods like stablecoins.
Director Rohit Chopra highlighted the importance of consumer confidence in transaction security.
Public comments are sought on current regulations and proposed changes to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
The CFPB is also overseeing compliance in video games and virtual worlds that provide banking features.