Tag Archives: Privacy Policies

Survey on App Privacy Policies Finds Increased Implementation, Overall

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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Who Owns Your Data and What Can They Do With It? Understanding Data Privacy and Information Security in the Cloud

“Cloud” Technology Offers Flexibility, Reduced Costs, Ease of Access to Information, But Presents Security, Privacy and Regulatory Concerns With the recent introduction of Google Drive, cloud computing services are garnering increased attention from entities looking to more efficiently store data. Specifically, using the “cloud” is attractive due to its reduced cost, ease of use, mobility and…
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What Do I Need To Look For In A Privacy Policy?

Privacy policies are long, onerous and boring. Most consumers never read them, even though they constitute a binding contract. Here is a handy checklist of some quick things to skim for. As we’ve previously discussed, even “non-sensitive” information can be very sensitive under certain circumstances. When reviewing a company’s privacy policy, you should focus on…
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