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Read More...Today TRUSTe launched a “first-of-its-kind” privacy management tool named “TRUSTed Mobile Ads” that allow consumers to opt out of advertising and data collection across mobile apps and web. Its an across platform and device tool that aims at providing users with a uniform opt out experience. This may be the “first-of-its-kind” but its certainly not [...]
Read More...Earlier this week the FTC announced a settlement with RockYou, the operator of a social game site, for failing to protect the privacy of its users. The FTC alleged that RockYou allowed hackers to access the personal information of 32 million users, and also found the company in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection [...]
Read More...A new class action lawsuit against 18 major mobile app makers and platforms alleges that the companies surreptitiously collect user information, including contact list information, phone numbers and email addresses, without user knowledge or consent. This lawsuit is the culmination of weeks of building tension around widely publicized application privacy controversies and announcements – first [...]
Read More...Statement from Future of Privacy Forum Director Jules Polonetsky: “We commend California Attorney General Kamala Harris and her staff for reaching this agreement among the major application platforms. Apps can only provide innovative services to consumers if they use personal information responsibly. If apps surprise consumers by grabbing information that isn’t needed or by surprising [...]
Read More...Today, California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced an agreement with six leading tech companies to provide increased privacy protection for mobile applications. There are four takeaways from the agreement: 1. Apps must have privacy policies Platforms will require developers to include privacy policies in their apps that collect personal information. The privacy policies must clearly [...]
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