Consumer-Data

FinTech Security and Privacy in Financial Apps FinTech apps run our everyday money tasks—checking balances, sending transfers, and budgeting. This convenience comes with a responsibility: protect user data and earn trust. People share banking details, location, and spending habits, so security and privacy must be built in from the start. Threats and risks Phishing and credential reuse that lead to unauthorized access Malware on devices or fake apps that skim data Insecure APIs or data leaks between services Weak third‑party integrations Over‑collection or unclear consent for data use Key practices for builders ...

Data Privacy Laws Around the World Data privacy laws are changing quickly around the world. Governments, courts, and companies are learning how to balance innovation with a person’s right to control personal information. The result is a growing patchwork of rules that share common ideas—transparency, consent, purpose limitation, and strong rights for data subjects. This guide highlights big trends and a few notable regional examples. Regional snapshots Europe and GDPR: The EU’s GDPR sets broad rules on lawful bases for processing, explicit consent for sensitive data, data access rights, and strict limits on transfers outside the EU. Companies must show why they collect data, how long they keep it, and how people can exercise rights. Fines can be severe for violations. ...