United States of America: CFPB Inquiry into Big Tech Payment Platforms

On 7 September 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its analysis of mobile device operating systems and tap-to-pay practices. The CFPB states that open ecosystems, including contactless payments, are critical for consumer cho…

On 7 December 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) closed its second public consultation as part of its Inquiry into Big Tech Payment Platforms. The Inquiry focuses on the business practices of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, PayPa…

On 7 November 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opened a second public consultation as part of its Inquiry into Big Tech Payment Platforms until 7 December 2022. The Inquiry focuses on the business practices of Amazon, Apple, Fac…

On 6 December 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) closed its public consultation as part of its Inquiry into Big Tech Payment Platforms. The Inquiry focuses on the business practices of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, PayPal and S…

On 5 November 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opened a public consultation as part of its Inquiry into Big Tech Payment Platforms, with comments to be received by 6 December 2021. The Inquiry focuses on the business practices o…

On 21 October 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced an Inquiry into Big Tech Payment Platforms. The CFPB ordered Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Square, and PayPal to disclose their products, plans and practices as concern…