On May 6, 2019, the FTC announced that three dating apps were removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store following an FTC letter alleging that the apps potentially violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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ICO Issues GBP 400,000 Fine for Illegal Collection and Sharing of Personal Data
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On April 9, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office levied one of its most significant fines under the Data Protection Act 1998 against Bounty (UK) Limited. …
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Nigeria Issues New Data Protection Regulation
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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency recently issued the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019. This blog entry provides key elements of the Regulation.…
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SEC Fines Broker-Dealer $1 Million in First Enforcement Action Under Identity Theft Rule
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On September 26, 2018, the SEC announced a settlement with Voya Financial Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, for violating Regulation S-ID, as well as Regulation S-P. Together, Regulations S-ID and S-P are designed to require covered entities to help protect customers from the risk of identity theft and to safeguard confidential customer information. The settlement represents the first SEC enforcement action brought under Regulation S-ID.…
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Apple to Require Privacy Policies for All New Apps and App Updates
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On August 30, 2018, Apple announced a June update to its App Store Review Guidelines that will require each developer to provide its privacy policy as part of the app review process and include in such policy specific content requirements. Effective October 3, 2018, all new apps and app updates must include a link to the developer’s privacy policy before they can be submitted for distribution to users through the App Store or through TestFlight external testing. …
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FTC Asks Whether to Expand Enforcement Power Over Corporate Privacy Practices
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On August 6, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission published a notice seeking public comment on whether the Commission should expand its enforcement power over corporate privacy and data security practices.…
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National Standard on Personal Information Security Goes into Effect in China
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On May 1, 2018, the Information Security Technology – Personal Information Security Specification went into effect in China. The Specification should be taken seriously as a best practice in personal data protection in China, and should be complied with where feasible.…
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FTC Recommends Steps to Improve Mobile Device Security Update Practices
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On February 28, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission issued a report, titled Mobile Security Updates: Understanding the Issues, that analyzes the process by which mobile devices sold in the U.S. receive security updates and provides recommendations for improvement.…
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China Releases National Standard on Personal Information Security
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On January 25, 2018, the Standardization Administration of China published the full text of the Information Security Technology – Personal Information Security Specification.…
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Nevada Enacts Website Privacy Notice Law
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Recently, Nevada enacted an online privacy policy law which will require operators of websites and online services to post a notice on their website regarding their privacy practices. Nevada is the third state to enact legislation requiring website operators to post a public privacy notice, following California (enacted in 2004) and Delaware (enacted in 2016). …
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