Consumer Reports selects TCG for Director of Talent Management search. YONKERS, NY - Consumer Reports, an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1936 with a mission to create a fair and just marketplace for consumers, has selected The Christopher Group to lead its search for a Director of Talent Management. Managing Partner, Molly Mangan and Partner, Carrie Longmire are leading the key HR search. "Consumer Reports has built a remarkable reputation through its independence, integrity, and trusted consumer advocacy. We are proud to partner with this premier organization to identify a Director of Talent Management who will help elevate its people strategy and advance its mission," shared Molly Mangan, Managing Partner at TCG. The Director of Talent Management will lead the employee relations, talent acquisition, and business partnering functions while shaping organizational design strategies that support a high-performing workplace. Reporting to the Vice President, Chief People Officer, this leader will oversee talent programs, engagement and retention strategies, workforce analytics, performance management, onboarding, and recruiting operations. The role will partner closely with leaders across the organization to align talent strategies with business objectives, strengthen the employee experience, and build the capabilities needed for continued organizational success. This is a hybrid position based in Yonkers, NY. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. To learn more about this opportunity and submit your interest, please view the full position profile here. About Consumer Reports Consumer Reports is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1936 with a mission to create a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Through product testing, research, surveys, investigative journalism, and consumer advocacy, the organization provides impartial information and recommendations that help people make informed decisions. Its work promotes stronger consumer protections and responsible business practices across areas including safety, sustainability, financial fairness, and digital rights. About The Christopher Group Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes' 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms.

Connected cars share A lot more data with companies than owners may realize. [email protected] (Rob Stumpf) Tue, September 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM PDT A study of 21 connected vehicles found widespread communication with third-party advertising and analytic companies. * Researchers tested 21 different connected cars and 30 companion apps. * Tesla, Cadillac, and Lucid topped the charts of biggest offenders. * Many car companies pointed to their privacy policies or third-party contracts. Cars have become tremendously good at talking to things. Phones, satellites, charging networks, vehicle-to-whatever - there's no shortage of connectivity in 2026. A group of researchers wanted to know a bit more about who exactly these modern cars are chatting with, and the surprising data shows that many of those conversation partners are businesses who had nothing to do with selling you the car. Working with Consumer Reports, researchers at Northeastern University examined 21 vehicles across 21 different brands (plus 30 automaker companion apps) from October 2024 though August 2025. They scanned the vehicles' wifi and cellular data streams, poked at infotainment systems, and even stuffed the cars into giant faraday tents. Here's what they found. Of the 21 cars tested, 19 phoned home to at least one third-party over the internet. More than half contacted a domain that the researchers classified as advertising, tracking, or analytics (ATA) for companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Mapbox, Meta, and more. 7 of the 30 vehicle companion apps transmitted sensitive identifiers (like the vehicle's VIN, the user's email or phone number, and the precise location) to third-parties associated with ATAs. Tesla topped the charts with 34 unique ATA domains reached by the Model 3 and 23 in the Cybertruck. That may raise an eyebrow to owners who were just questioning why their U.S.-built Teslas were phoning in to China over the last two weeks. The Cadillac Lyriq was behind the Tesla with 10 unique ATA domains, followed by Lucid at 9, and the Chevy Blazer at 7. Inversely, the research found the the Nissan Ariya, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes EQS, and Buick Envista contacted no ATA domains at all. After studying the cars, the researchers pinged 17 of the 18 automakers to disclose their findings. Only 14 replied. All of the automakers told the researchers that the domains were "in line with the contracts they have with their third party service providers," according to the whitepaper. The companies went on to outline that the contracts prohibit the use of personally identifiable information outside of the contract terms. Honda, which classified the car's VIN number as a commercial item used for marketing, reportedly agreed to reclassify it after the researchers reached out. Five car companies blamed the browsers embedded in the vehicles' infotainment systems, and seven others said that it was the consumer's responsibility to read the terms of service by the serviced embedded in the vehicle - such as Spotify, Google's operating system, and more. The researchers also shamed car companies like Tesla and Rivian for warning owners that disabling telematic connectivity and data sharing could result in degraded vehicle functionality. This isn't the first time that Incite D has heard about modern cars being a data privacy nightmare. And in the age of connectivity, it likely won't be the last. After all, automakers see software-defined vehicles as the future and are basically drooling over the potential recurring revenue they can extract from consumers. There are legitimate use cases for collected data; telematics and connectivity to the car's app for remote control to name just a few. But if data is being shared in ways that an owner doesn't agree with and the only way to opt-out also limits vehicle function, the study is surfacing a very real consumer protection issue that should be considered when buying a new car. Those who want an electric experience but stay off-the-grid digitally may want to wait for the upcoming Slate pickup.

DeleteMe acquires Permission Slip from Consumer Reports to expand consumer privacy and data rights protection. Acquisition builds on a shared mission to help consumers take control of their personal information and simplify privacy management. July 30, 2026 08:43 ET | Source: DeleteMe BOSTON, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - DeleteMe, the leading platform for proactive privacy protection and data removal, today announced it has acquired Permission Slip, the consumer privacy app developed by Consumer Reports that helps individuals exercise their data rights with companies that collect and use their personal information. "We're delighted to see DeleteMe build on that work and continue delivering meaningful privacy protections for consumers." "As more personal information is collected, shared, and sold, consumers need simple, effective tools to protect their privacy and reclaim control of their..." "Permission Slip has helped advance hard-won consumer privacy victories through policy advocacy and research that helps people understand how their personal..." "We're delighted to see DeleteMe build on that work and continue delivering meaningful privacy protections for consumers." Since its launch in 2022, Permission Slip has helped hundreds of thousands of consumers take control of their data by simplifying the process of requesting data deletion and opting out of data sharing. The platform has facilitated nearly 5 million privacy requests across more than 400 companies. The deal expands DeleteMe's reach beyond data broker removal into broader privacy rights management - giving consumers a more comprehensive set of tools to control how their personal information is collected, shared, and used. "Consumer privacy is at a pivotal moment," said Rob Shavell, CEO of DeleteMe. "As more personal information is collected, shared, and sold, consumers need simple, effective tools to protect their privacy and reclaim control of their data. Permission Slip has built an outstanding platform and community around that mission, and we're excited to continue expanding its impact as part of DeleteMe." Consumer Reports, the consumer research, testing and advocacy organization, launched Permission Slip following years of advocacy for stronger consumer data rights legislation, with a specific goal: making it easier for consumers to request data deletion, limit data sharing, and hold companies accountable for how they handle personal information. "Permission Slip has helped advance hard-won consumer privacy victories through policy advocacy and research that helps people understand how their personal data is used," said Ginny Fahs, Senior Director of Emerging Products and Services at Consumer Reports. "We're delighted to see DeleteMe build on that work and continue delivering meaningful privacy protections for consumers." For Permission Slip users, the transition will be seamless. Existing accounts, subscriptions, and pending requests will continue without interruption. DeleteMe is expected to assume full operation of the platform in July, with no action required from users. With the acquisition complete, DeleteMe moves closer to a single destination for consumer privacy, from removing personal data at the source to giving consumers direct control over how companies collect and use it going forward. The companies will work together over the coming weeks to complete the transition and introduce new features designed to give consumers even greater control over their personal data. About DeleteMe DeleteMe is the global leader in proactive privacy protection and personal data removal. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, MA, DeleteMe is trusted by hundreds of thousands of consumers and more than 1,000 organizations to secure their most vulnerable asset: their identity. By continuously monitoring and removing personally identifiable information (PII) from data brokers, the open web, and social media, DeleteMe helps individuals and organizations reduce personal data exposure, exercise privacy rights, and protect against identity-based threats. For more information, visit joindeleteme.com. Media Contact Tim Gray Communications [email protected]