Survey finds that only 61.3% of apps have privacy policies, reflecting perceived need for increased app privacy regulations. By Alice Cheng A recent survey conducted by the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) examined whether popular free and paid mobile apps provided users with access to a privacy policy visit this website. The survey found that…
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Holds Public Meeting on Mobile Privacy
The NTIA’s first multistakeholder meeting on mobile privacy focused on ways to improve the transparency of the privacy practices of mobile apps. By Alice Cheng On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) held a public meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss mobile privacy. After taking public comment in March…
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FCC Seeks Comments about Privacy and Security of Information on Mobile Communication Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking for public comment on the privacy and security of personal information on mobile devices. By Alice Cheng The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a request for public comment on the privacy and security of personal information on mobile devices. The Commission, which regulates interstate and international radio, television,…
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