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FTC Issues Latest Update to COPPA FAQs
Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission announced an update to its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they prepare for changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection…
NAI Releases Updated Code of Conduct for Online Behavioral Advertising
The Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) recently announced final updates to its 2013 Code of Conduct (“NAI Code”). The NAI Code is one of the leading industry self-regulatory codes of conduct governing online…
FTC Reaches Out to Businesses on COPPA
On May 15, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to more than 90 U.S. and foreign-based companies that may be affected by amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA” or the “Rule”),…
House Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Address Mobile App Privacy
On Thursday, May 9, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), and co-sponsor Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) introduced the “ Application Privacy, Protection, and Security (APPS) Act of 2013,” (H.R. 1913). The bill, which is aimed at…
Delta Cleared for Takeoff: Wins Dismissal of California AG Mobile App Privacy Action
In December 2012, the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Delta Airlines, Inc. (“Delta”) alleging that Delta violated California’s Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to post a privacy policy…