# Consumer Protection Consumer protection encompasses the suite of laws, regulations, and practices designed to safeguard the rights and interests of consumers in the marketplace. It aims to ensure that consumers receive products and services that are safe, accurately represented, and fairly priced, while also providing mechanisms for redress in the event of disputes. This framework is crucial for maintaining trust between consumers and businesses, fostering a fair and transparent commercial environment. Consumer protection heavily relies on data to monitor compliance with consumer rights. Data governance is pivotal in protecting consumer information, ensuring that personal data is handled responsibly and ethically. For more information about recent consumer protection research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Consumer+Protection) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Consumer+Protection) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Consumer+Protection) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and consumer protection. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.