By Jennifer Kashatus On February 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a staff report summarizing current privacy disclosures in mobile applications (mobile apps) targeted to children. To better understand mobile apps directed to children, the FTC conducted a survey of certain apps offered for children. FTC staff focused on types of apps offered to children, age range …
By Jennifer Kashatus On January 6, 2012, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted Michaels Stores, Inc.’s (Michaels) motion to dismiss against a consumer-plaintiff who had alleged that Michaels in-store information collection practices violated Massachusetts law. Although the Court ruled in Michaels favor, the Court did find a zip code constituted personal …
by Patrick Van Eecke, Cameron Craig and Jim Halpert Viviane Reding, European Commission Vice-President and Commissioner responsible for justice, fundamental rights and citizenship, has announced the long-awaited Proposal for a new Data Protection Regulation. The Proposal, announced December 6, has now entered into inter-service consultation with other Commission Directorates-General, after which the text will be considered by the Parliament …
