The phrase "past wrongs" refers to mistakes or unfair actions that were done in the past. It means the things that were done incorrectly or harmfully in previous times. Full definition
Under Investigation — It has just been announced that the private banking arm of HSBC is now under investigation in France for alleged wrong doing, and whilst this would in normal circumstances be something of a shock for investors, it does seem to be part and parcel of the current day to day banking news headlines for one bank or another to be under investigation for some form of past wrong doing. (top10binary.net)
In light of Facebook's recent privacy woes, the company today pledged to take a meaningful step in righting past wrongs by shutting data brokers out of its multi-billion dollar ad platform. (thenextweb.com)
APS President Professor Michael Kyrios said the apology was an important move in redressing past wrongs and ensuring the psychology profession collaborates and appropriately serves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (croakey.org)