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technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Trump-era FTC rebrands pricing controversy as 'personalized pricing' push

The FTC under the Trump administration is seeking public comment on a policy draft that reframes what others call surveillance pricing as 'personalized pricing,' warning that using personal data to set prices could violate the FTC Act. The move shifts framing from the Biden era’s probe, signals enforcement intent, and reflects ongoing debate about AI-driven pricing, disclosure requirements, and regulatory action amid bipartisan concern over data-driven price discrimination.

via Gizmodo|

#consumer-protection #data-privacy #ftc

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

New Jersey Moves to Stop Price Discrimination Tied to Personal Data

New Jersey's Fair Price Protection Act prohibits retailers from using shoppers' personal data to charge different prices for the same products, making the state the third in the U.S. to ban surveillance pricing; the law also imposes a one-year pause on rolling out new electronic shelf labels while the impact is studied, with loyalty programs unaffected.

via The Guardian|

#consumer-protection #data-privacy #new-jersey

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

New Jersey pauses dynamic pricing with one-year ESL moratorium

New Jersey’s Fair Price Protection Act bans surveillance pricing and imposes a one-year moratorium on electronic shelf labels, pausing dynamic pricing while the state studies the technology; existing ESLs aren’t banned, loyalty programs remain allowed, and the rule goes into effect February 1, 2027.

via New York Post|

#consumer-privacy #dynamic-pricing #electronic-shelf-labels

government1 month ago•6 min saved

New Jersey Bans Personal-Data Driven Grocery Pricing

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act, banning surveillance pricing and prohibiting grocery stores from using shoppers’ digital history, biometric, or genetic data to tailor prices. The law creates a private right of action for consumers and allows the state to sue retailers, with penalties up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for subsequent violations. It also pauses electronic shelf labels for a year while the state studies potential misuse and takes effect Aug. 1, 2027. The measure does not ban dynamic pricing or loyalty programs, and makes New Jersey an early adopter of limits on personalized pricing.

via The Jersey Vindicator|

#consumer-protection #electronic-shelf-labels #fair-price-protection-act

policy1 month ago•2 min saved

NJ Moves to Bar AI-Driven Grocery Price Discrimination

New Jersey’s Senate passed the Fair Price Protection Act to ban surveillance pricing, preventing retailers from using personal data to charge different prices for essential groceries. The law, which takes effect in one year, also imposes a one-year moratorium on new electronic shelf labels and follows Maryland’s earlier effort. The measure arrives amid scrutiny of AI pricing, including an FTC investigation and refunds tied to Instacart’s practices.

via Supermarket News|

#consumer-protection #legislation #new-jersey

policy1 month ago•4 min saved

New Jersey Moves to End Personalized Grocery Pricing with New Law

New Jersey approved the bipartisan Fair Price Protection Act to ban AI/algorithm-driven and surveillance-based pricing in grocery stores and to pause electronic shelf labels for at least a year, awaiting Governor Sherrill’s signature. The bill includes exemptions for loyalty programs and certain discounts and mirrors similar moves in Maryland and Connecticut, as lawmakers argue it protects consumers amid rising grocery costs while opponents worry about regulatory consequences and job impact.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-pricing #electronic-shelf-labels #fair-price-protection-act

policy2 months ago•5 min saved

New York bans surveillance pricing based on personal data as digital price tags stall

New York lawmakers advanced a bill prohibiting using personal data to tailor prices for individual customers, effectively banning “surveillance pricing.” A companion bill to ban electronic shelf labels failed to pass in the Assembly. While the legislation protects loyalty programs, critics—including grocery groups and unions—warn it could disrupt legitimate discounts and prompt higher prices. The bills now go to Gov. Hochul for signature, with enforcement potentially by the Attorney General.

via Gothamist|

#electronic-shelf-labels #loyalty-programs #new-york

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Colorado veto blocks sweeping surveillance-pricing ban as states push reforms

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have banned companies from using data-driven, individualized pricing and wages (surveillance pricing). Polis said the measure is too broad and could penalize legitimate uses of technology, though it would have included some discounts. It’s his second veto on a surveillance-pricing bill in a year. The veto comes as other states consider or enact similar bans, Maryland has a narrower grocery-pricing law, and consumer groups urge federal action amid FTC studies on the practice.

via The Guardian|

#algorithmic-pricing #colorado #consumer-advocates

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Polis Vetoes Colorado Surveillance-Pricing Bill Amid Backlash

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed House Bill 26-1210, which would have cracked down on surveillance pricing, saying its broad scope could punish legitimate pricing and innocuous tech uses. Supporters argue the bill would curb discriminatory pricing based on personal data, while critics warn it could hinder price accuracy and innovation. The veto highlights ongoing tensions between consumer protection and algorithm-driven pricing, a debate mirrored by similar actions in other states and national polling that shows growing concern over such practices.

via Gizmodo|

#colorado #consumer-protection #jared-polis

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Public Backlash Against Data-Driven Pricing Gains Momentum

A new GBAO Strategies poll shows broad U.S. support for banning surveillance-based pricing and real-time price updates, with 67% in favor and 68% believing such pricing would raise grocery costs; support spans Democrats, independents, and Republicans. Privacy advocates warn that using personal data for pricing threatens privacy as a human right, citing a Consumer Reports/Instacart 2025 experiment that showed price differences up to 23%. The debate also covers general dynamic pricing and has spurred a push by U.S. senators to curb these practices.

via bgr.com|

#consumer-protection #dynamic-pricing #poll

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Poll Finds Broad Backing to Ban Surveillance Pricing and Digital Shelf Labels in Groceries

A UFCW-backed poll shows 68% of Americans fear surveillance pricing will raise grocery costs and 67% want electronic shelf labels (ESLs) banned; 58% say ESLs would make them less likely to shop, while many shoppers remain wary of price increases amid inflation, as Walmart expands ESL use and states consider bans or regulations to curb perceived price gouging in groceries.

via Gizmodo|

#business #electronic-shelf-labels #esls

policy3 months ago•3 min saved

Maryland bans personalized pricing in groceries, first in the U.S.

Maryland becomes the first U.S. state to prohibit retailers and third-party services from using personal data to set higher prices in grocery stores. Gov. Wes Moore signed the law, which includes exemptions for loyalty programs and promotions and has critics warning of weak enforcement and loopholes. If successful, it could spur similar bills in other states, while federal action on surveillance pricing remains limited.

via The Guardian|

#consumer-protection #dynamic-pricing #grocery-stores

policy3 months ago•11 min saved

Maryland Bans Real-Time Surveillance Pricing in Groceries

Maryland will become the first state to bar retailers from using shoppers’ data to set live, personalized grocery prices (surveillance pricing) under the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act, with prices fixed for at least one business day and bans on using data like income or demographics to charge different customers; loyalty programs and promotions remain allowed. Enforcement rests with the attorney general, with fines up to $25,000 for repeat violators. Critics say loopholes (notably loyalty pricing exemptions) and limited private right of action weaken the law, while supporters view it as a blueprint as other states consider similar measures amid a broader push for price transparency and digital price-tag tech in stores.

via Fox News|

#consumer-protection #dynamic-pricing #loyalty-programs-exemption

business4 months ago•1 min saved

JetBlue faces class-action over alleged data-driven ticket pricing

A Brooklyn proposed class-action claims JetBlue uses customers’ personal data and trackers to dynamically set ticket prices, a practice the airline denies, saying prices vary with demand; the suit follows a social-media exchange about price increases and comes amid congressional scrutiny of pricing practices in the airline industry.

via The Guardian|

#airlines #business #class-action

policy4 months ago•4 min saved

Maryland's Bespoke Pricing Ban Faces Cracks and Critiques

Maryland becomes the first state to ban 'surveillance pricing' for food retailers and delivery services, prohibiting prices tailored to a consumer’s data, but critics warn the bill has loopholes (loyalty programs, subscriptions, consent-based pricing) and vague language, a 45-day cure window, and enforcement limited to the attorney general, potentially weakening real protections as other states consider similar measures and AI accelerates pricing practices. Gov. Wes Moore still needs to sign the act into law but has supported the idea.

via Gizmodo|

#bespoke-pricing #consumer-protection #legislation