Read the post Franchising is an Attractive Business Opportunity, But Not Without Challenges April 18, 2023 Billions of dollars in sales and millions of workers employed—franchising is a popular business...
Read the post To Address Emerging Privacy Issues, Congress Should Consider Comprehensive Legislation September 13, 2022 As technologies change, businesses have been able to collect more personal data about consumers. But...
Read the post What is the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and How Does It Protect Consumers from Hazards? March 05, 2021 Have you ever wondered who checks to make sure that the new toy you bought for your child does not...
Read the post Why Do Banks Share Your Financial Information and Are They Allowed To? December 09, 2020 In a word: yes. If you’ve ever applied for a loan, you know that banks and credit unions collect a...
Read the post Racial Disparities in Federal Employment, Lending, and Housing July 01, 2020 Over the past several years, GAO has been asked to examine various racial inequalities in economic...
Read the post Credit Reporting Agencies and You April 24, 2019 If you've ever signed up for a credit card or taken out a loan to buy a car, the credit card company...
Read the post What Can You Do After a Data Breach? April 04, 2019 Chances are you or someone you know is one of the hundreds of millions of people whose personal data...
Read the post Big bank regulators at risk of influence? February 26, 2019 “Regulatory capture”—when regulators act in the interest of the industry they’re regulating, rather...
Read the post Your Internet Privacy February 19, 2019 Do you shop or bank online? Use the Internet to stay connected with friends and family? Internet...
Read the post Love is in the Air: A GAO Mixtape, Part 2 February 14, 2019 Today, we celebrate our love for you – and our work. Maybe you noticed this with our first Valentine...
Read the post Personal Information, Private Companies May 01, 2018 The recent Congressional hearings on Facebook have highlighted the ways that companies collect and...
Read the post Elder Abuse by Guardians (podcast) December 06, 2016 When an older adult becomes incapable of making informed decisions, a state may appoint a guardian...