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Our Issues

For four decades Consumer Watchdog has taken on corporate abuse across the issues that hit people hardest. Explore our investigations, reports, and advocacy by area.

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Privacy

Consumer Watchdog investigations and advocacy on data privacy, surveillance, AI, and your right to control your personal information.

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Do Policyholders Want Car Premiums To Be Determined By Secret AI?
Report Warns Uber Is Undermining Legal Accountability For Accident Victims While Expanding Use…
Explore Privacy → 3,982 articles
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Insurance

Insurance news, investigations, and reform — auto, home, and health insurance rates, claims denials, and industry accountability.

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California’s For-Profit Utilities Bankroll “Wildfire Victims First” Front Group to Push Utility Bailout
Consumer Alert Warns Gov. Newsom Against 11th Hour Plan to Bail Out Utilities for…
Explore Insurance → 4,017 articles
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Healthcare

Healthcare and patient-safety coverage — medical negligence, prescription drug prices, and your right to quality, affordable care.

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Medical Board of California Announces Maternal Mortality Task Force
Goodbye Patch
Explore Healthcare → 1,476 articles
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In The Courtroom

Consumer Watchdog in the courts — lawsuits and legal advocacy holding corporations accountable to consumers.

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Consumer Watchdog Launches State Farm Wildfire Complaint Form
State Farm Settlement Saving California Consumers Approximately $530 Million Receives Final Approval
Explore In The Courtroom → 303 articles
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Accountability

Holding corporations and government accountable — investigations into corporate power, money in politics, and the public interest.

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Consumer Watchdog: Uber-Consumer Attorney Deal Strikes Fair Balance
Ralph Nader Warns Uber CEO: “If You Claim Your Technology Is Safe, You…
Explore Accountability → 174 articles

Energy

Energy and utility watchdog coverage — gas prices, oil-industry profits, utility rates, and clean-energy accountability.

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California’s For-Profit Utilities Bankroll “Wildfire Victims First” Front Group to Push Utility Bailout
Today: ALEC To Vote On Big Oil Immunity Bill Disguised As “Consumer Protection”
Explore Energy → 2,568 articles