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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Insights from Kelley Drye's 4th Annual Privacy Seminar

On February 16, 2012, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP hosted the seminar and audiocast, “Privacy in 2012: What to Watch Regarding COPPA, Mobile Apps, and Evolving Law Enforcement and Public Policy Trends.” The seminar…

FTC Report Raises Privacy Questions About Mobile Apps for Children

This morning, the FTC issued a report showing the results of a survey of mobile apps for children. These apps can automatically collect a broad range of information, including a user's location, phone number, contacts,…

FTC Warns 6 Mobile Apps about Possible FCRA Violations

The FTC this week warned marketers of six mobile apps that provide background screening that the companies may be violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FTC warned the apps marketers that, if they believe…

Illinois AG Releases Information Security and Breach Notification Guide

On January 27, 2012, the Illinois Attorney General released guidance for businesses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to data security breaches. Information Security and Security Breach Notification Guidance reminds…

MMA Releases Final Privacy Policy Guidelines for Mobile Apps

The way companies collect information through mobile apps has been the focus of several FTC actions, Congressional hearings, proposed legislation, and at least a dozen class action lawsuits. In response to the…