On August 2, 2021, the Italian Data Protection Authority announced that it had levied a €2,500,000 fine on Deliveroo Italy s.r.l. for the unlawful processing of personal data of approximately 8,000 Deliveroo riders and various infringements of the GDPR.
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Dutch DPA Fines TikTok 750,000 EUR for Transparency Violations
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On July 22, 2021, the Dutch Data Protection Authority announced that it had imposed a 725,000 EUR fine on TikTok for violating the privacy of young children, namely for the company’s alleged lack of transparency.
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FTC Settles Children’s Privacy Case Against Online Coloring Book App, Recolor
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On July 1, 2021, the FTC settled a COPPA complaint against Toronto-based operators of the online coloring book app, Recolor.
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White House Issues Executive Order on Protecting Americans’ Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries
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On June 9, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Protecting Americans’ Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries, which elaborates on measures to address the national emergency regarding the information technology supply chain declared in 2019 by the Trump administration in Executive Order 13873.
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Google to Prevent App Developers from Using Advertising ID for Any Purpose Following User Opt-Out
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On June 3, 2021, Google informed app developers that beginning in late 2021, when Android 12 OS users opt out of personalized ads, the advertising ID provided by Google Play services will not be made available to app developers for any purpose.
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Google Play to Require Android App Data Privacy and Security Disclosures
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Google has announced that beginning in the second quarter of 2022, developers submitting new apps and app updates to the Google Play store will be required to disclose certain information regarding their apps’ data collection, use, sharing and security practices, as well as provide a privacy policy for their apps.
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Apple’s ATT Framework to Go Into Effect April 26, 2021
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Apple has announced that its AppTracking Transparency Framework will go into effect starting April 26, 2021, along with the upcoming public release of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5.
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China Issues Provisions on the “Scope of Necessary Personal Information Required for Common Types of Mobile Internet Applications”
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The Cyberspace Administration of China has released Provisions on the “Scope of Necessary Personal Information Required for Common Types of Mobile Internet Applications.” The Provisions generally are consistent with the draft version previously issued for public comments on December 1, 2020 and include additional details, as well as new provisions relating to ticketing applications (e.g., those for purchasing seats at performances).
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FTC Settles with Fertility-Tracking App Developer Regarding Health Data Disclosures
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On January 13, 2021, the FTC announced that fertility-app developer Flo Health, Inc. (“Flo”) agreed to a settlement over allegations that the company shared app users’ health information with third-party data analytics providers despite representations that Flo would keep such information private.
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FTC Pursues Advertising Network that Failed to Deliver In-Game Rewards in Exchange for Payment or Personal Information
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As reported on the Hunton Retail Law Resource blog, the Federal Trade Commission settled charges with mobile advertising company Tapjoy, Inc., on allegations that the company failed to provide promised rewards in exchange for completed activities such as the payment of money, disclosure of sometimes-sensitive personal information or registration for “free trial” marketing offers.
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