Mobile Apps, Privacy Policy, COPPA

FTC Recommends Privacy Practices for Mobile Apps

by Daniel F. Gottlieb, Randall Ortman, Heather Egan Sussman | McDermott Will & Emery on 2/26/2013

A new Federal Trade Commission report urges mobile app platforms and developers to better inform consumers about their privacy practices. Mobile app platforms and developers should review their privacy policies to ensure...more

Around the Virtual World - February 4-15, 2013

by Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 2/18/2013

A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. In This Issue: - Path Inc. to Settle Charges Over Collecting Kids' Data - Feds Urge App Makers, Mobile Operating...more

The FTC and California’s Attorney General Recommend Detailed New Privacy Practices and Disclosures for Entities Operating in the...

by K.C. Halm, Bob Scott | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 2/11/2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and California Attorney General’s office each recently issued detailed guidance for providers of mobile platforms, apps, ad networks, and their trade associations....more

Designing for Privacy & Web Success

by Timothy Toohey | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 2/11/2013

Originally published in Website Magazine, on January 18, 2013. It is a safe prediction for 2013 that public awareness of websites’ data privacy issues will continue to increase. In the last few years, popular websites,...more

FTC Assesses $800,000 Fine Against Mobile App Operator and Issues Mobile Privacy and Security Guidance

by Antony Kim, Stephanie Sharron, Emily Tabatabai | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 2/11/2013

The Federal Trade Commission has emphasized in the past that general privacy protections in the website space apply equally to mobile services, but a new FTC Staff Report released on Friday hones in on some privacy...more

Path/FTC Settlement - Much More Than A Slap On The Wrist

by Kathryn Hines | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/6/2013

On February 1, 2012, “smart journal” application provider, Path, Inc. (“Path”) agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) charges that it deceived consumers and improperly collected personal information in violation of...more

Social Networking Mobile App Developer Agrees to Pay $800,000 and Implement Comprehensive Privacy Program to Settle Claims for...

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 2/6/2013

On February 1, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Path, Inc., a social networking mobile application developer. Path offers and distributes "smart journal" mobile apps, which permit users to...more

The Download - January 2013

by Emilio W. Cividanes, Kelly DeMarchis, Stuart P. Ingis, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Michael Signorelli, Julia Kernochan Tama, Ariel S. Wolf | Venable LLP on 2/5/2013

In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still...more

FTC Releases Guidance on Mobile Privacy Best Practices; Enters Into $800K Consent Order with Path

by Paul Bond, John Feldman, Christine Nielsen | Reed Smith on 2/4/2013

The FTC guidance released February 1 is Mobile Privacy Disclosures: Building Trust Through Transparency: A Federal Trade Commission Staff Report. In Mobile Privacy Disclosures, the FTC as the primary federal regulator on...more

FTC Fines Path Mobile Social Networking App $800,000 for Privacy Breaches

by Karen H Bromberg | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 2/4/2013

The developer of the popular Path social networking app for mobile devices has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived users by collecting their personal information without their consent. As part...more

Privacy Update: Complying With COPPA Under The FTC's New Children's Online Privacy Protection Rules

by Kristin Kenney, Timothy Steffens | Polsinelli on 1/24/2013

In December 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued updated rules to the Child's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which significantly expand COPPA's scope and application. COPPA, which governs the collection,...more

FTC Updates Rule for Children’s Online Privacy Protection

by Han (Jason) Yu | McDermott Will & Emery on 1/18/2013

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently updated the rule for children’s online privacy protection, expanding a business’s obligations and accountability for online data collection activities....more

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - January 2013

by Cedric Burton, Wendy Devine, Tonia Klausner, Christopher Kuner, Sharon Lee, Jason Mollick, Lydia Parnes, Anna Pateraki, Tracy Shapiro, Matthew Staples, Gerard Stegmaier | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 1/18/2013

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

App Law & Privacy

by Field Law on 1/17/2013

Several recent stories have highlighted the concerns over personal information, privacy and the reach of mobile apps. Once again, the law is labouring to keep up with technology....more

FTC Announces COPPA Rule Changes

by Ronald London, David M. Silverman | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 1/17/2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its final rule amendments today in the Federal Register updating the FTC regulations that implement the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA Rule)....more

Recent Privacy Developments: California AG Continues to Lead on Mobile with New Recommendations and FTC Amends COPPA

by Antony Kim, Stephanie Sharron, Joe Wright | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/15/2013

Nearly all businesses today are involved in some way in the development or distribution of mobile applications. The first part of this Client Alert highlights recent activities of the California State Attorney General to...more

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

by Cynthia Larose | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 1/9/2013

As we continue our “new year, new look” series into important privacy issues for 2013, we boldly predict...more

FTC Survey: Disclosure Of Use Of Private Information In Mobile Apps For Children Is Insufficient

by Odia Kagan, Sharon Klein | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 1/7/2013

A report recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that mobile applications targeted at children often collect and share children’s private information with third parties but generally do not provide...more

Advertising News & Analysis - January 3, 2013

by Kristen Brown, Emilio W. Cividanes, Kelly DeMarchis, Stuart P. Ingis, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Jacqueline Levasseur Patt, Gregory J. Sater, Janet F. Satterthwaite | Venable LLP on 1/7/2013

In this issue: - FTC Amends Appliance Labeling Rule - What Does “As Seen On TV” Mean, Anyway? - Color or Colour? Color Trademarks Treated Differently in US and EU - FTC COPPA Rule Updates Take...more

Privacy Resolutions for Mobile App Providers in the New Year

by James McPhillips | Pillsbury Global Sourcing Practice on 1/5/2013

The end of 2012 saw a flurry of activity in the area of privacy enforcement. In July, Kamala Harris, the Attorney General of California, announced the formation of California's own state agency to investigate and enforce the...more

Advertising Law -- Jan 02, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 1/4/2013

In This Issue: Does a Virtual Pet Site Violate COPPA?; Legislative Updates: Geolocation bill and VPPA Updates Advance, ECPA Update Stalls; Dunkin’s “Best Coffee” Slogan Can’t Be Trademarked; Takeoff: First California...more

Increasing Scrutiny of Consumer Data Collection

by Rochelle Alpert, Karen Butcher, Ron Dreben, W. Reece Hirsch, Dana Nicoletti, Carla Oakley | Morgan Lewis on 1/3/2013

Recent FTC and California Attorney General actions highlight the need to reassess privacy policies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently ordered the data brokerage industry to provide information on the collection...more

FTC Issues Substantially Revised COPPA Rule, Effective July 1, 2013: Review of Changes and Compliance Tips

by D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Julie O'Neill | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/3/2013

On December 19, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) announced long-awaited amendments to its rule implementing the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“Rule”). The changes – which take effect on July 1,...more

Mobile Apps Face Heightened Privacy Enforcement: Policies and Practices Scrutinized

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 12/24/2012

Mobile app developers faced new scrutiny at state and federal levels this December, with app makers removing apps and taking action to respond. On December 6, 2012, California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed suit against...more

FTC Announces Investigations of Kids App Providers and California’s AG Sues Delta over Fly Delta App’s Privacy Practices

by Jim DeGraw, David McIntosh, Doug Meal, Mark Szpak | Ropes & Gray LLP on 12/14/2012

Two recent developments should have all app providers reviewing their privacy practices and policies. On Monday, December 10, the Federal Trade Commission released its latest report on privacy disclosures and kids apps....more

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