The European Commission has issued an EU-wide recall of the Safe-KID-One children’s smartwatch marketed by ENOX Group over concerns that the device leaves data such as location history, phone and serial numbers vulnerable to hacking and alteration.
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FTC Approves Changes to Video Game Industry’s Safe Harbor Program Under COPPA
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On August 13, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission approved changes to the video game industry’s safe harbor guidelines under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule. COPPA’s “safe harbor” provision enables industry groups to propose self-regulatory guidelines regarding COPPA compliance for FTC approval.…
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Senator Wyden Calls for FCC Investigation into Company Sharing Location Data
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On May 8, 2018, Senator Ron Wyden (D–OR) demanded that the FCC investigate the alleged unauthorized tracking of Americans’ location by Securus Technologies.…
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Article 29 Working Party Releases Opinion on Data Processing at Work
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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.…
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Massachusetts AG Settles Geofencing Case
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On April 4, 2017, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced a settlement with Copley Advertising LLC in a case involving geofencing. …
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FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
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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. …
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FCC to Vote on Proposed Privacy Rules for Internet Service Providers
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On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether to finalize proposed rules concerning new privacy restrictions for Internet Service Providers.…
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Texas AG Settles Suit with Messaging App Over Children’s Data Practices
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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.…
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CNIL and GPEN Analyze Impact of Connected Devices on Privacy During Internet Sweep
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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.…
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German DPAs Publish App Guidelines and Step Up Enforcement
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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.…
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