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LXBN TV: FTC Hits Path with $800k Fine, Continues to Make Mobile Privacy a Priority—Lindsey Tonsager

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Colin O'Keefe

Late last week, social application Path was hit with a $800,000 fine from the Federal Trade Commission—the largest fine ever given to mobile app developer. On the very same day, the FTC new mobile app privacy guidelines. You think this is an area of concern for them right now? You bet. Joining me on LXBN TV today to discuss both issues is Lindsey Tonsager, attorney with Covington & Burling and author on InsidePrivacy.  Full Story

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Examining the FTC’s New Rules for Advertising Mobile Apps

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Brad Walz

The Federal Trade Commission has published a guidelines for advertising mobile applications. In general, the guidelines incorporate the FTC’s policies on truthful advertising and data privacy. Full Story

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FTC Publishes Guidelines Designed to Assist Mobile App Providers with Privacy Compliance

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jennifer Kashatus

Earlier this month, the FTC published guidelines designed to assist mobile app providers in complying with privacy and truth-in-advertising principles.  In the guidelines, the FTC walks through certain privacy principles, which it set forth in its Privacy Report issued last March.  Full Story

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FTC Releases General Guidelines for Mobile Application Developers

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Kevin Khurana

Months after the FTC released its final report titled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations for Business and Policymakers,” (which we blogged about), it has followed up on one of its stated commitments regarding the mobile space Full Story

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FTC Speaks Out On Mobile App Advertising and Privacy

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jennifer Agraz Henderson

With the ever increasing use of mobile apps designed to do everything from shopping, to online banking, to managing medical conditions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued guidance for the marketing of mobile apps. Full Story

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FTC Issues Guidance for Mobile App Privacy and Advertising; Signals More Enforcement Coming

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Reed Freeman

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a brief guide to assist developers of mobile applications, both large and small, in complying with truth-in-advertising, privacy, and data security principles. In publishing this advice, the FTC makes clear that its Section 5 enforcement powers against unfair or deceptive acts or practices apply in the mobile app arena, and with equal force to large and small developers. Full Story

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FTC Publishes Guide for App Developers On Advertising and Privacy Issues

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Cort Lannin

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a short guide for mobile app developers and entrepreneurs with suggestions on how to comply with basic truth-in-advertising and privacy principles.  The guide is entitled “Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right From the Start” and includes many useful tips. Full Story

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FTC Issues Guidance to Mobile App Developers

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Douglas J. Wood

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission published “Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start“, a set of guides addressing compliance with truth in lending and privacy principles for mobile app developers. Full Story

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FTC Releases Privacy Guide for Mobile Application Developers

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Mike Nonaka

The Federal Trade Commission has released a guide, Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start, to help mobile application developers comply with truth-in-advertising standards and privacy principles.  Although the guide is informal and not binding guidance, it does represent helpful FTC commentary.  Full Story

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FTC Publishes Guide for Mobile App Developers

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Gonzalo E. Mon

Yesterday, the FTC published a guide designed to help mobile app developers comply with advertising and privacy laws when marketing mobile apps. The guide doesn’t include new requirements — instead, it synthesizes many of the things the FTC has said about mobile apps in previous settlements, workshops, and policy documents. Full Story

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