consumer rights
[/kənˈsuːmər raɪts/]
noun
direitos do consumidor
1. Legal protections and entitlements granted to buyers of goods and services, including the right to safe products, fair pricing, accurate information, and recourse for defective items
Consumer rights protect buyers from fraud and ensure they can return defective products.
Os direitos do consumidor protegem os compradores contra fraude e garantem que possam devolver produtos defeituosos.
2. Laws and regulations that establish standards for product quality, labeling, warranties, and dispute resolution
The federal government enforces consumer rights through agencies like the FTC.
O governo federal aplica os direitos do consumidor através de agências como a FTC.
3. The collective interests and protections of individuals acting as consumers in the marketplace
Consumer rights advocates pushed for stricter regulations on data privacy.
Os defensores dos direitos do consumidor pressionaram por regulamentações mais rigorosas sobre privacidade de dados.
In Brazil, consumer rights are strongly protected by the Código de Defesa do Consumidor (CDC), established in 1990, which is considered one of the most comprehensive consumer protection laws in the world. PROCON (Fundação de Proteção e Defesa do Consumidor) is a prominent enforcement agency. In the USA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and individual state laws protect consumer rights. Consumer protection is a significant cultural value in both countries, with active advocacy groups and public awareness campaigns.
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