On January 27, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a staff report, "The Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World," setting out the staff's privacy and data security recommendations...more
On November 17, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with True Ultimate Standards Everywhere (TRUSTe) resolving allegations that TRUSTe failed to conduct annual recertifications for its privacy seal...more
In this issue:
- FTC Recommends Improved Transparency and Security in Mobile Shopping Apps
- Appellate Courts to Address What Constitutes an "Automatic Telephone Dialing System" Under the TCPA
-...more
10/28/2014
/ Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Payments ,
New Regulations ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Schools ,
Public Schools ,
Retailers ,
Robocalling ,
SOPIPA ,
TCPA ,
Transparency
In this issue:
- Proposed California Law Would Impose Data Breach Liability on Retailers and Create More Stringent Data Security Requirements for Businesses
- FTC Continues Its Aggressive FCRA Enforcement and...more
7/30/2014
/ Big Data ,
Breach Notification Rule ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
FCC ,
FTC v Wyndham ,
Privacy Laws ,
Text Messages ,
Texting ,
Wyndham
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced settlements with 12 U.S. companies over allegations that the companies falsely claimed they held current certifications for the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Privacy Framework. The...more
In this issue:
- California Amends CalOPPA to Require Do-Not-Track Disclosures
- California’s Social Media “Eraser” Bill Becomes Law
- California Extends Security Breach Notification Requirements to...more
In this issue:
- Digital Advertising Alliance Releases Guidance on the Application of Its Self-Regulatory Principles to the Mobile Environment
- TCPA Update: Recent Decisions and Significant Upcoming Change to...more
9/24/2013
/ CalOPPA ,
Data Brokers ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Social Media ,
Social Media Policy ,
TCPA
In its latest data security case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first settlement of an action involving a household product with Internet connectivity. Consistent with its prior data security actions, the...more
On July 24, 2013, the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), comprised of the largest media and marketing trade associations in the U.S., released new guidance regarding mobile and other devices (Mobile Guidance). The Mobile...more
In this issue:
- FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem
- California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem
- Mobile Apps: Learning from...more
3/19/2013
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
ECPA ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Social Media
In this issue:
- FTC Releases Final Amendments to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
- Mobile Apps Face Heightened Privacy Enforcement - Policies and Practices Scrutinized
- Global and European...more
1/18/2013
/ App Developers ,
COPPA ,
Data Protection ,
De-Identified Protected Health Information ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Opt-Outs ,
Privacy Policy ,
TCPA ,
Texting