CommLaw Monitor
FTC Files Suit Against Amazon Over Kids’ In-App Purchases
On July 10, 2014, the FTC filed a complaint in federal court alleging that Amazon unlawfully billed parents and other Amazon account holders for unauthorized in-app charges incurred by kids. The complaint follows a…
Snapchat Captured in FTC Enforcement
On May 8, 2014, the FTC announced a settlement with Snapchat resolving allegations that the popular mobile messaging app deceived consumers over the disappearing nature of users “snaps” and made false and…
Wyndham Hits a Wall in Challenge to FTC Data Breach Authority
Earlier this week, a federal district court in New Jersey issued an opinion ruling on Wyndham Worldwide Corporation’s and three of its subsidiaries’ (collectively “Wyndham’s”) motion to dismiss, finding for the FTC…
Mobile Enforcement Continues to be APPealing to the FTC
On March 28, 2014, the FTC announced two new mobile app settlements – with Fandango and Credit Karma – based on allegations that the companies failed to secure the transmission of consumers’ sensitive personal…
Lawsuit Filed Against Google Over Kids’ In-App Purchases
A class action lawsuit was filed last week in California against Google Inc., alleging that many apps in Google’s app marketplace permit children to make virtual purchases within the game without a parents’ knowledge…