The Rise of Personalized Pricing: Why Regulators Are Moving to Ban Individualized Costs

The Rise of Personalized Pricing: Why Regulators Are Moving to Ban Individualized Costs

Lawmakers across the United States and European Union are intensifying efforts to ban “personalized pricing,” a controversial practice where retailers use consumer data to adjust prices based on an individual’s perceived willingness or ability to pay. As of early 2024, several legislative bodies have introduced bills aimed at curbing the use of predictive algorithms that…

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Online Ticket Platforms Under Scrutiny Over Hidden Cancellation Fees

Federal Investigation into Booking Practices The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched a formal investigation into major online ticket booking platforms across India this week to determine if they are imposing unauthorized or excessive cancellation fees. This probe follows a surge in consumer complaints alleging that these intermediaries are levying charges far exceeding the…

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