The Article 29 Working Party issued an Opinion on data processing at work, which complements the Working Party's previous guidance on the processing of personal data in the employment context and on the surveillance of electronic communications in the workplace. This blog entry provides highlights on the Opinion.… Continue Reading
On April 4, 2017, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced a settlement with Copley Advertising LLC in a case involving geofencing. … Continue Reading
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission announced the adoption of rules that require broadband Internet Service Providers to take steps to protect consumer privacy. … Continue Reading
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether to finalize proposed rules concerning new privacy restrictions for Internet Service Providers.… Continue Reading
On October 3, 2016, the Texas Attorney General announced a $30,000 settlement with mobile app developer Juxta Labs stemming from allegations that the company engaged in deceptive practices regarding its collection of personal information from children.… Continue Reading
On April 12, 2016, the French Data Protection Authority announced that it will participate in a coordinated online audit to analyze the impact of everyday connected devices on privacy. The audit will be coordinated by the Global Privacy Enforcement Network, a global network of approximately 50 data protection authorities from around the world.… Continue Reading
On June 18, 2014, the German state data protection authorities responsible for the private sector issued guidelines concerning the data protection requirements for app developers and app publishers.… Continue Reading
On June 4, 2014, the U.S. Government Accountability Office testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law to discuss its findings regarding companies' use and sharing of consumer location data and the associated privacy risks.… Continue Reading
On May 13, 2014, the French data protection authority decided to examine 100 mobile apps most commonly used in France. This review takes place in connection with the Global Privacy Enforcement Network’s second annual enforcement sweep, which involves participation by the CNIL and 26 data protection authorities.… Continue Reading
On May 8, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement with Snapchat, Inc. stemming from allegations that the company misrepresented its privacy and security practices, including by providing inaccurate information about key privacy features of its mobile app.… Continue Reading
On March 28, 2014, the 87th Conference of the German Data Protection Commissioners concluded in Hamburg. This blog post provides an overview of several key resolutions adopted during the Conference.… Continue Reading
On December 5, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement with Goldenshores Technologies, LLC following allegations that the privacy policy for its Brightest Flashlight Free app deceived consumers about the app's collection and disclosure of their geolocation information and device identifiers.… Continue Reading
The Federal Trade Commission’s changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule come into effect today. This post summarizes key changes affecting businesses subject to the amended Rule.… Continue Reading
On April 30, 2013, the regional court of Berlin enjoined Apple Sales International, which is based in Ireland, from relying on eight of its existing standard data protection clauses in contracts with customers based in Germany. The court also prohibited Apple’s future use of such clauses.… Continue Reading
On April 25, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission released an updated version of its frequently asked questions regarding the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 that provide general information on COPPA’s requirements and also include new guidance on the recent amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. … Continue Reading
On April 2, 2013, the Article 29 Working Party adopted an opinion analyzing the scope of the purpose limitation principle, including recommendations on how to strengthen the principle in the context of the proposed General Data Protection Regulation.… Continue Reading
On March 7, 2013, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published guidance related to “Bring Your Own Device” programs. The guidance outlines the data protection risks associated with the increasing prevalence of BYOD and provides recommendations to data controllers regarding how to minimize such risks. … Continue Reading
On March 8, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission issued a staff report entitled “Paper, Plastic… or Mobile? An FTC Workshop on Mobile Payments,” which notes three areas of concern with the mobile payments system: (1) dispute resolution, (2) data security and (3) privacy.… Continue Reading
Reporting from Washington, D.C., Hunton & Williams associate Andrew Walsh explores the potential value of Exchangeable Image File (EXIF) data in legal transactions.… Continue Reading
On December 19, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission announced the adoption of its amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. The amendments, which will become effective on July 1, 2013, include updated definitions, expansion and clarification of methods for obtaining verifiable parental consent, application of the Rule to certain third-party data collectors and new data retention and deletion requirements.… Continue Reading
On December 10, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued a new report, Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade, outlining steps the Commission is taking to enhance the focus on children’s privacy in the app ecosystem.… Continue Reading
On September 25, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had settled a case involving allegations of spying by software company DesignerWare, LLC, and several rent-to-own companies that rented computers to consumers.… Continue Reading
On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for mobile app developers entitled "Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start." This blog entry provides a brief summary of the guidelines.… Continue Reading
