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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Privacy Policy
China Releases National Standard on Personal Information Security
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
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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FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
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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California AG Announces Launch of Online CalOPPA Reporting Form
On October 14, 2016, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced the release of an online form that will enable consumers to report potential violations of the California Online Privacy Protection Act. …
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FCC to Vote on Proposed Privacy Rules for Internet Service Providers
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
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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WhatsApp Updates Privacy Policy to Share Information with Facebook
On August 25, 2016, WhatsApp announced in a blog post that the popular mobile messaging platform has updated its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to permit certain information sharing with Facebook. …
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FTC to Host Consumer Disclosure Workshop in September
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will host a workshop on September 15, 2016, “Putting Disclosures to the Test,” on the efficacy and costs of consumer disclosures advertising and privacy policies. …
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Privacy Provisions Not Included in Small Drone Rule
As we previously reported, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (“FAA’s”) proposed “small drone rule” nears completion of the interagency review process, but one potential stumbling block has been removed, at least for now. On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied a request by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (“EPIC”) to review the FAA’s decision not to include privacy provisions in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“NPRM”), as well as its denial of an EPIC petition to the same effect. The court decided that there were no reasonable grounds for EPIC’s delay in filing for review of the FAA’s denial of EPIC’s 2012 petition that sought to cause the FAA to promulgate privacy regulations pertaining to drones. The court further concluded that EPIC’s challenge to the NPRM itself is premature, as the rule is not yet final.
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