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Retailers Beware: Common Credit Card and Marketing Data Collection Practices Could Violate Law

by Richard Green | McCarter & English, LLP on 3/18/2013

Already home to one of the toughest data protection laws in the country, Massachusetts now joins California in having expansive protections for data exchanged during a credit card transaction....more

Hong Kong Data Privacy Law Update: Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2012

by Gordon Milner, Cynthia J. Rich | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/13/2013

INTRODUCTION - The Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (“Amendment Ordinance”) was formally adopted in July 2012. One of the most significant changes the Amendment Ordinance made to the existing Personal...more

New Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps

by Kathryn L. Ossian | Miller Canfield on 2/20/2013

Do you and your employees use applications on mobile devices to conduct business? Perhaps your organization offers a mobile app to your clients and customers to enhance your products or services. While the availability and...more

No “Do Overs”: Children, Personal Information and Marketing in Canada

by Dentons on 10/18/2012

Few dispute that the law should protect the privacy of children. In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, the court held that the “[r]ecognition of the inherent vulnerability of children has consistent and deep...more

FCC Issues Guidelines for Marketing Mobile Applications

by Daniel Brecher on 10/1/2012

FCC Issues Guidelines for Marketing Mobile Applications by Dan Brecher on October 1, 2012 As the number of smartphones and tablets continues to grow, mobile application development has become a multi-million dollar...more

App Developers Beware: FTC and Congress Are Watching Your Claims, Privacy Issues

by Jeff Ifrah on 9/20/2012

All mobile app developers need to know that the federal government is stepping up its regulation of data privacy and truth-in-advertising for mobile apps. The Federal Trade Commission is now actively monitoring mobile...more

FTC Releases Marketing and Privacy Guide for Mobile App Developers

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 9/19/2012

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a guide to help developers of mobile applications (apps) observe truth-in-advertising and fundamental privacy principles when developing, offering, and...more

FTC Releases General Guidelines for Mobile Application Developers

by Proskauer - Privacy & Data Security on 9/18/2012

Months after the FTC released its final report titled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations for Business and Policymakers,” (which we blogged about), it has followed up on one of its stated...more

FTC Issues Guidance for Mobile App Privacy and Advertising; Signals More Enforcement Coming

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/11/2012

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a brief guide to assist developers of mobile applications, both large and small, in complying with truth-in-advertising, privacy, and data security...more

FTC Emphasizes Privacy Protections, Truth in Advertising in Business Guide for Mobile App Developers

by Patton Boggs LLP on 9/11/2012

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a new Business Guide for mobile application developers, Marketing Your Mobile App: Get it Right from the Start. This guide is intended to help mobile app...more

FTC Issues Guidelines for Mobile App Developers

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 9/11/2012

The Federal Trade Commission has published a guide to help mobile app developers comply with truth-in-advertising standards and basic privacy principles when marketing new mobile apps. The guidance is intended for all mobile...more

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

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 9/6/2012

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...more

FTC's "Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start"

by JD Supra Law News on 9/5/2012

Full text copy of Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start, the Federal Trade Commission’s guide to advertising and privacy laws for mobile application developers. From the FTC’s...more

FTC Privacy Framework Report – Key Takeaways and Significant Implications for Business From FTC's "Protecting Consumer Privacy in...

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/28/2012

On March 26th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a much-anticipated report reflecting the Commission’s views on what constitutes “best practice” for privacy protection and additional recommendations for future...more

Recent FTC Enforcement Actions Involving Endorsements, Privacy And Security

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 8/29/2011

The Federal Trade Commission announced several enforcement actions in the last year relating to endorsements, privacy and data security. These announcements provide valuable information to companies engaged in these...more

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