#regulatory-oversight

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fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

DSIT tells Ofcom to prepare to expand regulatory remit to include datacentres | Computer Weekly

Preparations are underway for Ofcom to expand its regulatory remit to include datacentres, as the government seeks to harden up the 'soft points' in the UK's cyber defences.
EU data protection
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Four months into insurance claim delays and disputes, a new blow to fire victims: A rate hike

Insurance struggles persist for fire victims in California, with claims being delayed and dismissed despite urgent needs for assistance.
#thames-water
#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Trump claims control over historically independent agencies

The new executive order enhances presidential control over independent regulatory agencies, amid legal challenges and concerns about undermining their autonomy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump's executive order marks a significant shift towards increased presidential oversight of historically independent regulatory agencies.
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Killing a Nuclear Watchdog's Independence Threatens Disaster

The Trump executive order threatens nuclear safety by bringing regulatory control under presidential supervision.
Historical precedents warn against politicizing nuclear safety.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Former FHFA Director Mark Calabria joins CFPB in interim role

Trump's administration is restructuring the CFPB with Calabria's appointment, aiming for tighter control over regulatory agencies.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump seeks IVF expansion with new executive order

Trump aims to expand IVF access and reduce costs through new executive orders.
The administration emphasizes transparency to cut government spending and waste.
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Trump claims control over historically independent agencies

The new executive order enhances presidential control over independent regulatory agencies, amid legal challenges and concerns about undermining their autonomy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump's executive order marks a significant shift towards increased presidential oversight of historically independent regulatory agencies.
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Killing a Nuclear Watchdog's Independence Threatens Disaster

The Trump executive order threatens nuclear safety by bringing regulatory control under presidential supervision.
Historical precedents warn against politicizing nuclear safety.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Former FHFA Director Mark Calabria joins CFPB in interim role

Trump's administration is restructuring the CFPB with Calabria's appointment, aiming for tighter control over regulatory agencies.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump seeks IVF expansion with new executive order

Trump aims to expand IVF access and reduce costs through new executive orders.
The administration emphasizes transparency to cut government spending and waste.
#food-safety
fromCbsnews
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Boar's Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency's handling of deadly listeria outbreak

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

FDA will step up impromptu inspections at foreign food, medical production plants

FDA expands unannounced inspections at foreign facilities for equal regulatory oversight.
Aimed at matching scrutiny levels for foreign and domestic manufacturers.
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
7 months ago

Boar's Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency's handling of deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA faces scrutiny for its inaction on serious violations at Boar's Head, contributing to a deadly listeria outbreak.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Staying the course on compliance: Why lenders can't afford to let their guard down

While the regulatory tone may be shifting in Washington, lenders shouldn't assume that means it's safe to take their foot off the gas. Federal laws still allow for private rights of action, enabling borrowers to bring claims even if current enforcement is lax.
Privacy professionals
#government-efficiency
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DOGE isn't Silicon Valley innovation-it's just a sloppy rebrand of free-market dogma

Elon Musk's transparency claims regarding Government Efficiency via DOGE are questionable, given the emptiness of the initial site and the aim to aid wealthy corporations.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DOGE isn't Silicon Valley innovation-it's just a sloppy rebrand of free-market dogma

Elon Musk's transparency claims regarding Government Efficiency via DOGE are questionable, given the emptiness of the initial site and the aim to aid wealthy corporations.
Boston Bruins
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Boeing CEO defends safety efforts at Senate hearing after 'serious missteps': 'Pressuring team to do it right'

Boeing is prioritizing safety over production speed following a mid-air emergency with the 737 MAX 9.
#financial-fraud
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Investment firm London Capital & Finance was Ponzi scheme, court rules

LCF operated as a Ponzi scheme, misleading investors and causing significant financial losses, as ruled by a London judge.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Investment firm London Capital & Finance was Ponzi scheme, court rules

LCF operated as a Ponzi scheme, misleading investors and causing significant financial losses, as ruled by a London judge.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Whistleblowers at nuclear sites may face bullying and threats, MPs warn

Whistleblowers in the nuclear sector are bullied instead of supported, jeopardizing safety and accountability.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Tesla crash victims' families worried about Musk's influence over investigations

Families of victims urge U.S. transportation to maintain reporting rules for crashes involving autonomous vehicles amid concerns over Tesla's influence.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Crypto Needs to Embrace Philanthropy for Mainstream Acceptance | Entrepreneur

Philanthropy can help improve the public image of cryptocurrency, addressing its controversies and fostering greater acceptance.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Judge slams children's care home's 'criminality' in using 'altered' garda vetting and fake background checks of staff

Ideal Care Services faced severe legal consequences for using altered background checks for staff, highlighting a breach of trust in child care.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Russell Vought, as Consumer Bureau's Acting Director, Orders Its Headquarters Closed for a Week

The headquarters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is closed for a week, with employees working remotely, following orders from the newly appointed acting director.
Miscellaneous
#medical-ethics
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.
Medicine
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study

Kaiser Permanente researchers violated volunteer trust, breaching safety protocols in a clinical trial, leading to its termination and disciplinary actions.
Medicine
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Patients Are Dying After a Strange Cancer Treatment on a Remote Island

The ExThera device claimed to treat cancer but had serious health risks, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight in medical treatments.
fromPrivacy International
6 months ago

Privacy International's response to the College of Policing consultation on the 'ethical use of data and technologies guidance'

In our response, we underscored that UK police forces are already utilizing a variety of data-driven technologies, such as live facial recognition, drones, and mobile phone extraction. These technologies raise significant ethical and privacy issues that warrant thorough regulatory oversight.
Business intelligence
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Instructor at Troubled Skydiving Spot Gets 2 Years After Faking Credentials

A skydiving instructor was sentenced to prison for fraudulently using another's credentials, raising concerns about safety at a troubled skydiving facility.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

The Insider: How to Blow the Whistle on a Federal Transportation Agency - Streetsblog USA

Kwan's research revealed the potential life-saving benefits of panel aero side guards for vulnerable road users, which were ignored by the DOT’s final report.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Lack of City of London oversight hurting efforts to halt dirty money, FCA warns

"The FCA's recent report highlights a critical failure in the oversight of professional bodies responsible for anti-money laundering within the City of London, emphasizing the alarmingly low investment in compliance activities."
Privacy professionals
fromSpaceNews
8 months ago

FAA defends Starship licensing delays

We work very well with SpaceX. We have a very strong dialogue with them. They get the majority of our resources because they're doing the majority of the operations.
Science
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

TikTok Lite exposes users to harmful content, say Mozilla researchers | TechCrunch

TikTok Lite lacks proactive user controls, tools to filter harmful content, or warning labels compared to the main app, raising concerns about user safety.
Marketing
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