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FTC Staff Report Shines a Light on the Treacherous Road Ahead for Mobile Payments

Posted By Cynthia Larose on Posted in Data Compliance & Security, Privacy Regulation, Security

Written by Jake Romero Perhaps we are being cynical, but if we imagine the current conversation between consumers and the makers of mobile payment applications, it would be something along the lines of: Mobile Payment Industry: “Hello Consumer, would you like to start using your mobile device to transmit payments and make purchases?” Consumer: “Thank… Continue Reading

Privacy-on-the-Go: Make sure that “killer app” has a privacy policy — UPDATE

Posted By Cynthia Larose on Posted in Data Compliance & Security, Privacy Regulation

We posted this alert back in March, and now California Attorney General Kamala Harris has released a recommended set of privacy best practices for app developers and advertising networks entitled “Privacy on the Go:  Recommendations for the Mobile Ecosystem.” Written after consulting a “broad spectrum of stakeholders,” including app developers, ad networks, privacy professionals and privacy… Continue Reading

#3 in our 2013 Issues Series: Privacy of Mobile Applications

Posted By Cynthia Larose on Posted in Data Compliance & Security, Privacy Litigation, Privacy Regulation

As we continue our “new year, new look” series into important privacy issues for 2013, we boldly predict: Regulatory Scrutiny of Data Collection and Use Practices of Mobile Apps Will Increase in 2013 Mobile apps are becoming a ubiquitous part of the everyday technology experience.  But, consumer apprehension over data collection and their personal privacy… Continue Reading

Updated COPPA Rule – “Strong, Stronger and Yet Stronger” or Just More Confusion?

Posted By Cynthia Larose on Posted in Children, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy Regulation

Written by Amy Malone After years of consideration and feedback the Federal Trade Commission released the final revision to the 14-year old Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule.  The FTC began its review of the Rule back in April 2010 and we reported on the proposed amendments here.  The revised Rule, with only a few exceptions, essentially… Continue Reading

FTC to Mobile App Developers: Get Privacy Right from the Start

Posted By Cynthia Larose on Posted in Data Compliance & Security, Federal Trade Commission, Online Advertising, Privacy Regulation

Mobile app developers have some unique challenges when it comes to preparation and implementation of privacy policies.   But, regulators have made it quite clear that the general privacy laws and regulations apply whether the application is online or mobile.  To refresh your memory, see our Mintz Client Alert (here) regarding the California AG’s agreement with… Continue Reading