Director General @Consumers_Int - the global voice for consumers. Views my own.
Joined January 2016
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Amanda Long retweeted
3 Dec 2018
G20 leaders renew commitment to support #ConsumerProtection in the digital economy. Read more bit.ly/2zDUhsy #BetterDigitalWorld #SecureToys #G20 #G20Argentina
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Amanda Long retweeted
28 Nov 2018
#bigdata #peronalisation @British_Airways just boarded for Geneva @UN IGE on consumer protection. Flight attendant came to my seat to give message: we noticed you had not flown with us so much lately, welcome back and let us know if we can do anything for you today! Nice touch?
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Amanda Long retweeted
28 Nov 2018
Ya estamos en la reunión conjunta de los Comités de Competencia y Politicas del Consumidor de @OECD tratando dos temas: #PreciosPersonalizados y #PrecioCeroDeProductos Estamos en un nuevo mercado y necesitamos nuevas herramientas para proteger a los consumidores.
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21 Nov 2018
Excited to share our latest video that brings to life some of the security issues with smart devices in the home.
Learn more about how @ConsumersInternational and @InternetSociety are helping consumers to #connectSMART bit.ly/2Dysso9 #BetterDigitalWorld
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14 Nov 2018
Delighted to be bringing the consumer voice to joint OECD-EU conference on IOT AI & product safety today #IPSW18 #EU4CONSUMERS #ProductSafety
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Amanda Long retweeted
6 Aug 2018
A milestone for consumers as @ConsumerReports unveils its first ratings of digital privacy and security—allowing you to comparison shop for responsible data practices the way you do for price & safety. x.com/ConsumerReports/status…
6 Aug 2018
Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Facebook P2P Payments in Messenger. Here’s how these peer-to-peer payment services stack up on protecting your privacy. #P2PPayment consumerreports.org/digital-…
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Amanda Long retweeted
5 Aug 2018
#IoT toys like #HuggyBug can often have weak security features that allow hackers to access photos or audio, and even communicate directly with children. That's why were calling for #SecureToys that take #DataProtection and #Privacy seriously bit.ly/2rJ0les
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27 Jun 2018
The #DeceivedByDesign report from our member @Forbrukerradet raises some very concerning issues. Consumers must be given meaningful choice and control over their data. Immediate steps need to be taken to make this a reality bit.ly/2KsAK1D #GDPR #Privacy
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Amanda Long retweeted
13 Jun 2018
We have work to do to be sure that the Internet remains safe and secure for the people who rely on it everyday. What better partner than @Consint_DG to help create #BetterDigitalWorld bit.ly/2y6ZZo7 x.com/consint_dg/status/1006…
13 Jun 2018
Very excited to announce a new working partnership with @internetsociety. Read my joint blog with @KathrynCBrown to learn more bit.ly/2y6ZZo7 #BetterDigitalWorld
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Data breaches, like the Dixons Carphone one today, are becoming increasingly common, but consumers lack the powers to ensure companies are held to account.
That's why the Government should give independent bodies the authority to seek collective redress on their behalf.
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Amanda Long retweeted
13 Jun 2018
We need to make sure the #Internet is fair, open, safe and secure for everyone, say @KathrynCBrown and Amanda Long @Consint_DG in announcing a partnership between @internetsociety and @Consumers_Int bit.ly/2HGfYcw #IoT #secureit #ShapeTomorrow
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Amanda Long retweeted
13 Jun 2018
Also a very useful tool for researchers @Consumers_Int #BetterDigitalWorld x.com/Consumers_Int/status/1…
13 Jun 2018
The #DigitalIndex is a resource for policy-makers, businesses and civil society to inspire the creation of policy and practice for a #BetterDigitalWorld. Search by country, region, policy area or keyword to find the policies most relevant to you
digitalindex.consumersintern…
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13 Jun 2018
Very excited to announce a new working partnership with @internetsociety. Read my joint blog with @KathrynCBrown to learn more bit.ly/2y6ZZo7 #BetterDigitalWorld
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Amanda Long retweeted
6 Jun 2018
6 Jun 2018
Thanks to everyone who attended our regional meeting in Accra! 🇬🇭🌴
It was a great opportunity to update members on our exciting new plans & gain invaluable insight into how they are fighting for consumers at a national level #BetterDigitalWorld #ConsumerProtection
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Amanda Long retweeted
31 May 2018
The future of testing and truth —what @Tesla's Model 3 fix means for all consumers—and why it's a watershed moment for product safety, privacy, and performance in an IoT world. linkedin.com/pulse/why-weeks…
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Amanda Long retweeted
1 Jun 2018
Very good warning here 👇 x.com/billynomates666/status…
1 Jun 2018
I think you should also warn people, that this outage will no doubt lead to phishing emails, texts, phone calls etc from people claiming to be from visa
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Amanda Long retweeted
Reply from @MalmstromEU to our letter on #transparency in negotiations on steel and aluminium tariffs states that the European Commission intends to reserve its rights under the WTO Agreement on Safeguards if permanent exemption on EU exports not granted bit.ly/2r1VmWC
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Every time you use an internet-connected device, it's tracking and transmitting data on how you live your life.
Companies say it's to improve the experience for consumers — but does your toothbrush really need to record audio on your phone?
Full story: whi.ch/smarthome
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Amanda Long retweeted
1 Jun 2018
A great resource - we look forward to digging into this and looking for relevant examples for #FintechProtects x.com/Consumers_Int/status/1…
1 Jun 2018
Help us build a #BetterDigitalWorld consumers can trust – explore our #DigitalIndex and contribute new policies and examples bit.ly/2kz1d1V
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