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Consumers and data


Concerned about your data? So are we. We're tackling misuse of consumer data, AI and automated decision-making.

consumers and data

Meet the new CHOICE team tackling data misuse We're taking on consumer data misuse and harmful automated decision-making.
How to avoid giving away your personal details online Sometimes hackers ask politely for the information they need. Here's how to steer clear of their tricks on social media.
Flubot text scammers trying new tricks Got a text that asks you to tap on a link to find out more? Just don’t do it. 
Steer clear of fake Dyson Facebook pages offering $4 products  The company tells CHOICE it has no links to bogus Facebook pages and urges customers to ignore them.
How and why Windows 10 tracks your location data Just how much does Microsoft know about your movements?
How and why Facebook tracks your location data Learn how Facebook tracks where you've been and how you can control it.

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Data collection and use

Who has your data, and How your data is used

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Protecting your data

Data privacy and safety, and Data laws and regulation

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Protecting your data

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Data collection and use

Who is storing your data – and what do they do with it?

Credit cards and loans

What to look for, what to avoid, and how to stay out of trouble when borrowing.