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Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

by Allison Dodd, Daren M. Orzechowski | White & Case LLP on 5/15/2013

On May 9, 2013, Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson introduced the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013 (the "Apps Act"), a bill "[t]o provide for greater transparency in and user control over the treatment...more

Infobytes - A Weekly In-depth review of news & developments in the financial services industry - May 10, 2013

by BuckleySandler LLP on 5/13/2013

In This Issue: - FEDERAL ISSUES - STATE ISSUES - COURTS - MISCELLANY - FIRM NEWS - FIRM PUBLICATIONS - MORTGAGES - BANKING - CONSUMER FINANCE - SECURITIES - PRIVACY/DATA SECURITY -...more

Cloud Providers That Adhere to U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework Meet EU's Data Protection Adequacy Requirements, Says U.S. Commerce...

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/7/2013

Differing local privacy and data protection laws, especially in the EU, have increasingly challenged U.S. cloud providers seeking to move and store data across the globe. New guidance and public statements by the United...more

Advertising Law - Apr 25, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/26/2013

- Marc Roth Invited to Present on Privacy Issues in Marketing at NYC Bar CLE Program: On May 3, 2013, the New York City Bar Center for CLE and the Brand Activation Association (formerly the Promotion Marketing...more

Heard Of The Internet Of Things? FTC To Conduct A Workshop

by Tim Banks | Dentons on 4/24/2013

Have you heard about the Internet of things? If it is industry’s great opportunity, it might be the Privacy Officer’s brainteaser over the next few years....more

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

by Monica S. Desai, MIchael Drobac, Melodi Gates, Deborah Lodge | Patton Boggs LLP on 4/23/2013

While “smart” devices provide a wealth of consumer benefits, they pose risks to privacy and security due to their ability to collect and share personal data. In response to the increasing use and capabilities of smart...more

FTC Recommends Stronger Safeguards for Mobile Payments

by Karen H Bromberg | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 4/18/2013

With the use of mobile payments by consumers reaching “fever pitch”, the FTC has released a new report entitled, “Paper, Plastic… or Mobile? An FTC Workshop on Mobile Payments,” discussing how companies can develop mobile...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - April 2013

by Joshua Gruenspecht, Ken Kumayama, Stuart D. Levi, Sigrid Neilson, Shari Piré, Pierre Servan-Schreiber | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/15/2013

In This Issue: - Data-Breach Class Actions After the Supreme Court Decision in Clapper - California Supreme Court Holds That Song-Beverly Credit Card Act Does Not Apply to Online Purchases -...more

FTC Recommends Consumer Protections for Mobile Payment Industry

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 4/1/2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a staff report on mobile payments, which identifies and makes recommendations for three key issues in the mobile payment industry that the FTC believes present consumer...more

Advertising Law - March 28, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/29/2013

In This Issue: Marc Roth and Lindsay Conner to Serve as Faculty for PLI Information Technology Law Institute 2013; Data Security, Emerging Tech to Be Focus for FTC; Mobile Payment Services Subject of New FTC Report;...more

FTC Report on Mobile Payments

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/27/2013

The Federal Trade Commission issued a report and recommendations for mobile payments called Paper, Plastic... or Mobile? An FTC Workshop on Mobile Payments, which is based on a workshop held by the Commission in 2012 to...more

European Regulators Issue Opinion on Mobile Apps

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/25/2013

On March 14, 2013, the European data protection regulators (the Article 29 Working Party, or WP) issued a 30-page opinion addressing how mobile apps should comply with EU data protection law (the Opinion). The main focus of...more

Mortgage Banking Update - March 21, 2013

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Stefanie Jackman, Bruce Johnson, Anthony Kaye, Barbara S. Mishkin, Allison Mollenhauer, Amy Mushahwar, Burt M. Rublin, Trevor Salter, Matthew Saunig, more +John D. Socknat, Mercedes Kelley Tunstall, Abran Vigil, Michael S. Waldron, Shane Jasmine Young | Ballard Spahr LLP on 3/21/2013

In This Issue: - Uniform State Test Implementation Nearing - Mortgage Servicer's Alleged Failure To Be Licensed Subjects Company to Claims under State and Federal Debt Collection Statutes - Sixth Circuit...more

FTC Issues Report on Mobile Payments

by Alan S. Kaplinsky, Amy Mushahwar, Trevor Salter, Mercedes Kelley Tunstall | Ballard Spahr LLP on 3/18/2013

The Staff Report on mobile payments recently issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) focuses on areas of concern discussed at the FTC’s April 2012 workshop. The report does not break much new ground, but it does...more

Advertising Law - Mar 15, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/15/2013

In This Issue: SPECIAL FOCUS: FTC Releases Updated Guidance for Digital Marketers; Less Dry or Moisturized? NAD Decides; FTC Targets Lack of Security on Mobile Device's Software; Apple, Parents Reach Deal on In-App...more

FTC Releases Report on Improving Consumer Protections in Mobile Payments; Recommends Financial, Privacy and Data Security...

by D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Matthew W. Janiga, Obrea O. Poindexter | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/14/2013

On March 8, 2013 the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a Report on mobile payments that serves to follow up on the FTC’s April 2012 workshop on mobile payments, as well as to lay the groundwork for the application of...more

FTC Releases Report on Mobile Payments; Guidance on Addressing Issues in Mobile Carrier Billing, Privacy and Data Security

by Brian J. Hurh | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/14/2013

Earlier this month, the FTC released a Report highlighting some of the key issues in the mobile payments space, with particular focus on mobile carrier billing, privacy and data security, and international payments. The...more

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Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

Infobytes - A Weekly In-depth review of news & developments in the financial services industry - May 10, 2013

Cloud Providers That Adhere to U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework Meet EU's Data Protection Adequacy Requirements, Says U.S. Commerce...

Advertising Law - Apr 25, 2013

Heard Of The Internet Of Things? FTC To Conduct A Workshop

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

FTC Recommends Stronger Safeguards for Mobile Payments

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - April 2013

FTC Recommends Consumer Protections for Mobile Payment Industry

Advertising Law - March 28, 2013

FTC Report on Mobile Payments

European Regulators Issue Opinion on Mobile Apps

Mortgage Banking Update - March 21, 2013

FTC Issues Report on Mobile Payments

Advertising Law - Mar 15, 2013

FTC Releases Report on Improving Consumer Protections in Mobile Payments; Recommends Financial, Privacy and Data Security...

FTC Releases Report on Mobile Payments; Guidance on Addressing Issues in Mobile Carrier Billing, Privacy and Data Security

Financial Services Report - Spring 2013

TECHCOMM/FINANCIAL SERVICES CLIENT ALERT: FTC Releases Report Outlining Mobile Payment Concerns

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

McAfee & Taft tIPsheet - March 2013: FTC amends Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

FTC Announces Settlement with Social Networking App and Issues Staff Report Regarding Mobile Device Privacy Disclosures

Google Accused of Sharing Users’ Private Info

FTC Announces First Settlement Of Privacy-By-Design Case Against Device Manufacturer

FTC Settles with Device Manufacturer HTC America over Charges that HTC Products Had Security Design Flaws

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