Banks Fear EU Privacy Rules Will Make Fraud Harder to Detect
Image: Bankers are claiming new EU privacy laws may end up doing more harm than good, as they will prevent banks from detecting fraud and terrorist financing. Consumer rights groups disagree, arguing that the updated laws will pave the way for more transparency and force banks to behave more responsibly ...
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