Google is taking legal action against a segment of the U.S. government.
The tech behemoth is filing a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as reported by Reuters. This courtroom confrontation arises from the CFPB’s choice to subject Google Payment, the sector responsible for managing user transactions, to federal oversight. The CFPB claims that Google’s payment offerings pose risks to consumers, including possible fraud and erroneous transactions.
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Interestingly, Google has recently phased out Google Pay, which forms a crucial part of its argument. In its lawsuit, Google asserted, “a service that no longer operates cannot present such risk.” The company argues that the CFPB’s oversight, usually applied to banks and financial entities, is unwarranted in this instance.
Nonetheless, the CFPB stands resolute, pointing to nearly 300 consumer complaints as proof of potential dangers, according to TechCrunch. While Google refutes any misconduct, the CFPB believes that the company’s payment services require more thorough monitoring. It is to be expected that Google is resisting this degree of examination.
It is also important to consider that this conflict might not last long. With Donald Trump poised to resume the presidency in January, his administration’s amicable rapport with significant tech firms might lead to a reversal of the CFPB’s initiatives.