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25 February 2026

24 February 2026

  • 22:0322:03, 24 February 2026 KPN mandatory SMS authentication (hist | edit) [2,905 bytes] RalfSchooneveld (talk | contribs) (The KPN mandatory SMS authentication policy requires all customers to use mobile-based two-step verification (2FA) for account access. No landline or alternative verification methods are officially supported, which limits accessibility for users without mobile devices and raises concerns about consumer choice and security resilience. The rollout began systemically in 2024 and affects all MijnKPN accounts.)
  • 21:5221:52, 24 February 2026 DIW7022 mandatory wireless operation (hist | edit) [15,881 bytes] RalfSchooneveld (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=KPN |StartDate=2024-01 }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Ph-I-C}}") originally created as ""DIW7022 mandatory wireless operation""
  • 18:3518:35, 24 February 2026 Pay-walling (hist | edit) [2,853 bytes] ClippyWantsToHelp (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Stub}} '''Pay-walling''' or '''paywalling''' consists of the action of setting a restriction to part of the content from a software or a service that can be only accessed if the user pays a one-time purchase or a suscription. This restriction of features that require payment are known as '''paywalls'''. Paywalling is a very common practice on websites, video games and on software as a service. ==How it works== Companies or developers can add or block features unde...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 05:5005:50, 24 February 2026 Personalized ads (hist | edit) [4,489 bytes] ClippyWantsToHelp (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Personalized advertisements, also known as custom advertisement''' is a form to provide ads to the user, based on the data gathered of them. This allows to target the user with ads of products or services of the user's preferences. ==How it works== Some products or services offer personalized ads via ad providers, like Google Ads. In order to provide personalized ads to an user, data of them (and maybe their consent) is required. Some examples of data collected to pr...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched originally created as "Personalized Ads"
  • 04:3104:31, 24 February 2026 Zoom changed Terms of Service for Data Collection and Force Arbitration (hist | edit) [7,717 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Zoom Communications |StartDate=2023-04-01 |EndDate=2023-08-11 |Status=Resolved |Product=Zoom (Product) |ArticleType=Product |Type=Arbitration, Anti-consumer Behavior, Artificial Intelligence }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Ph-I-C}}")
  • 00:5700:57, 24 February 2026 Breville Coffee Maker (hist | edit) [1,565 bytes] 208.52.28.191 (talk) (These coffee machines are infamous for not being repairable.)

23 February 2026

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21 February 2026

20 February 2026

  • 22:5622:56, 20 February 2026 Persona (hist | edit) [14,835 bytes] DiffChar (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Logo=Persona.png |Type=Private |Website=https://withpersona.com/ |Description=Identity Verification }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ===Example incident one (''date'')=== {{Main|link to the main CR Wiki arti...")
  • 21:1021:10, 20 February 2026 Microsoft Copilot (hist | edit) [1,815 bytes] Biggusbrickus (talk | contribs) (Started page about Microsoft Copilot) Tag: Visual edit originally created as "Microsoft copilot"
  • 16:5716:57, 20 February 2026 BMW proprietary screws (hist | edit) [12,465 bytes] JeffBonzo (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=BMW |StartDate=2026-02-05 |Status=Active |Type=Anti-consumer Behavior, Repairability |Description=BMW has developed proprietary screws and is currently in the process of patenting these screws for its vehicles. }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Ph-I-C}}") originally created as "BMW Proprietary Screws"
  • 14:1314:13, 20 February 2026 PlayStation (hist | edit) [4,731 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Its incident-adding time)
  • 08:3808:38, 20 February 2026 Digital Childhood Alliance (hist | edit) [5,372 bytes] 149.22.84.168 (talk) (Created page with "Fundamentalist anti-bigtech group funded by Meta (https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/meta-ai-chatbot-guidelines/), pushing app store verification https://www.digitalchildhoodalliance.org/")
  • 07:4907:49, 20 February 2026 Rosetta Stone bricks legacy CD-based and downloadable software (hist | edit) [7,184 bytes] SpanishLearner (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Rosetta Stone |ProductLine=Language Learning Software |Product=Language Learning Software |ArticleType=Product |Type=Bricking |Description=Rosetta Stone is bricking legacy CD-based and downloadable software by blocking activation, despite perpetual license, to force paid subscriptions }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph...")
  • 05:2705:27, 20 February 2026 Philips Hue: MotionAwareTM (hist | edit) [12,106 bytes] H Surveyor (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductLineCargo |Company=Philips |ReleaseYear=2025 |InProduction=Yes |ArticleType=Product |Category=Hardware, Security, Security Cameras, SmartHome |Logo=Hue Logo.png |Website=https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/support/article/motionawaretm--transform-your-hue-lights-into-motion-sensors/000011 |Description=A new software feature introduced in late Q3 (~ September) of 2025 by Philips under their Philips hue Product line knowns as "MotionAwareTM". }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Co...")
  • 04:5704:57, 20 February 2026 Anti-rollback/ARB for device firmware (hist | edit) [2,289 bytes] FlaminHotGarbage (talk | contribs) (Created a description for the theme, explained how it works, why it is a problem, provided an example and gave a reference) Tag: Visual edit

19 February 2026

  • 18:3318:33, 19 February 2026 Cuisinart (hist | edit) [2,518 bytes] Dayva (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=1971 |Industry=Kitchenware |Logo=Cuisinart Logo.svg |ParentCompany=Conair Corporation |Type=Subsidiary |Website="https://www.cuisinart.com/,https://www.cuisinart.ca/" |Description=Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer. Purchased by Conair in 1989. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here c...")
  • 15:2015:20, 19 February 2026 Fairphone 5 bricked by faulty Android 15 update (hist | edit) [11,679 bytes] Lixkote (talk | contribs) (Add a page about Fairphone 5's Android 15 and fingerprint sensor incident.) originally created as "Fairphone 5 Bricked by faulty Android 15 Update – Repairability Claims vs. User Reality"
  • 15:1715:17, 19 February 2026 Apple macOS (hist | edit) [9,791 bytes] Salvage1902 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductCargo |Company=Apple |InProduction=Yes |ArticleType=Product |Category=Operating System }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ===Example incident one (''date'')=== {{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}} Short summary of the...")
  • 14:5114:51, 19 February 2026 Discord's mandatory age verification (hist | edit) [6,630 bytes] Kittykatmeow (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Discord |StartDate=2026-02-09 |Status=Active |ArticleType=Service |Type=Privacy, Privacy Concern |Description=Discord's new "teen-by-default" policy forces some users to scan their ID or submit a face scan to access age restricted content. }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References==...") originally created as "Discord's Mandatory Age Verification"
  • 13:4413:44, 19 February 2026 Proposed Ring-Flock partnership (2025-2026) (hist | edit) [20,917 bytes] Keith (talk | contribs) (created page)
  • 06:5906:59, 19 February 2026 HP Laptop Subscription (hist | edit) [6,461 bytes] Wildwood2017 (talk | contribs) (New page: HP Laptop Subscription. Additional details will be added as consumer reactions continuue.) Tag: Visual edit
  • 06:3606:36, 19 February 2026 Canary (hist | edit) [3,907 bytes] CrookKilla (talk | contribs) (My first new page?) Tag: Visual edit
  • 01:5601:56, 19 February 2026 Bing (hist | edit) [15,616 bytes] WangleLine (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Incomplete}}{{ProductCargo|ArticleType=Product|Category=Search Engine|Company=Microsoft|Description=Privacy-focused search engine|InProduction=Yes|Logo=|ReleaseYear=3 June 2009|Website=https://bing.com/}} '''Microsoft Bing''' (also known simply as '''Bing''') is a search engine owned and operated by Microsoft, and developed by Microsoft AI. == Consumer impact summary == == Incidents == This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any i...") Tag: Visual edit
  • 01:3501:35, 19 February 2026 GOG.com (hist | edit) [3,130 bytes] ClippyWantsToHelp (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2008-02-22 |Industry=Video Games |Logo=GOG.com logo.svg.png |Type=Private |Website=https://www.gog.com/ |Description=GOG.com is a digital distribution platform of DRM-free video games, counting with an installable client for Windows, Mac and Linux }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned...")

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15 February 2026

  • 03:2303:23, 15 February 2026 ChatGPT-4o (hist | edit) [5,122 bytes] ClippyWantsToHelp (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=OpenAI |StartDate=2024-05-13 |Status=Active |Product=ChatGPT |ArticleType=Product |Type=Artificial Intelligence, Paywall, Health Risk to Users |Description=ChatGPT-4o is a language model of OpenAI known by several incidents that include user harm, product deprecation and false claims from OpenAI }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}}...")

14 February 2026

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12 February 2026

11 February 2026

  • 16:2216:22, 11 February 2026 Invitation Homes (hist | edit) [3,582 bytes] Ikubaysan (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo}} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ===Example incident one (''date'')=== {{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}} Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article). ===Exa...")
  • 16:2116:21, 11 February 2026 3D Printing restrictions and bans (hist | edit) [12,176 bytes] Icebear (talk | contribs) (Created new page with baseline information.) Tag: Visual edit originally created as "3D Printing Restrictions and Bans"
  • 11:4711:47, 11 February 2026 Namecheap (hist | edit) [4,744 bytes] Strategist (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2000 |Industry=Web service |Logo=Namecheap Logo.svg |Type=Inc |Website=https://www.namecheap.com |Description=U.S. based domain name registrar and web hosting service company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:...")
  • 07:4407:44, 11 February 2026 3D printers (hist | edit) [1,692 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (this appears on searchdigest) originally created as "3D Printers"

8 February 2026

7 February 2026

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