Data use and sharing disclosures on mobile devices need work, the FTC said in a staff report released last week. The report recommends ways that actors in the mobile marketplace—such as mobile operating system providers, application developers, advertising networks, and analytics companies—can inform consumers of data collection and sharing practices. While the FTC tailors recommendations… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Mobile Privacy
Subscribe to Mobile Privacy RSS FeedHHS Announces New Patient Privacy and Security Protections
Posted in HIPAA, Medical Privacy, Mobile Privacy, Privacy Litigation, Security Breach Notification Laws, UncategorizedOn January 17, 2013, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the final omnibus rule that among other things (1) increases patient privacy protections; (2) provides individuals with new rights to receive a copy of their electronic medical record in an electronic form; and (3) provides individuals with the right to… Continue Reading
California Attorney General Issues Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem Stakeholders
Posted in California, Mobile PrivacyEver on the forefront of consumer privacy protection, California is again making news in the privacy world with the California Attorney General’s recent publication of “Privacy on the Go: Recommendations for the Mobile Ecosystem,” which includes privacy recommendations for app developers, app platform providers, mobile ad networks, makers of operating systems and mobile carriers. With… Continue Reading
Keep An Eye On Those Shiny, New Mobile Devices!
Posted in Data Breaches, HIPAA, Medical Privacy, Mobile Privacy, Workplace PrivacyAs physicians, nurses, therapists and health care providers continue to utilize new smart phones, tablets, and laptops in caring for patients, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has responded with educational videos, worksheets and guidance to help health care providers create a “culture of compliance and awareness” and to protect patients’ Protected Health… Continue Reading
HIPAA Privacy In The Aftermath Of Sandy: Be Prepared For The Next Emergency
Posted in HIPAA, Medical Privacy, Miscellaneous, Mobile Privacy, Workplace PrivacyAs health care providers, patients, family members, friends, and disaster relief agencies such as the American Red Cross continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy it is important to be mindful of privacy regulations and to prepare in advance for the next emergency. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”… Continue Reading
FTC Releases General Guidelines for Mobile Application Developers
Posted in Mobile PrivacyThe FTC published on September 5, 2012 guidelines for mobile application developers to assist them observe truth-in-advertising and basic privacy principles when marketing their applications.
TEXT “STOP” TO PREVENT UNWANTED LAWSUITS
Posted in Mobile PrivacyIn March of this year, Taco Bell Corp. joined the ranks of companies that have been sued under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"), not for sending an unsolicited text message to a consumer in the first instance, but for sending a confirmatory message when a consumer chose to opt out of receiving future messages…. Continue Reading
FTC Releases Recommendations for Business and Policymakers
Posted in Mobile Privacy, Online PrivacyThe FTC released its final report titled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations for Business and Policymakers” which sets forth principles that companies are recommended to follow with respect to their privacy practices.
GSMA Releases Privacy Design Guidelines to Increase Privacy Considerations for Mobile Apps
Posted in Mobile PrivacyA month after the Mobile Marketing Association released its Mobile Application Privacy Policy Framework (which we blogged about here), the GSM Association (GSMA) announced the release of its Privacy Design Guidelines for Mobile Application Development. The guidelines seek to provide developers with specific design points meant to enhance mobile application users’ abilities to guard personal information… Continue Reading
Finally, A Home for Mobile App Privacy Policies – But One With A Financial “Catch”
Posted in Mobile PrivacyOn February 22, 2012, California’s Attorney General, Kamala D. Harris, entered into an agreement with several leading providers of mobile devices and app stores to increase consumer privacy protection for mobile applications or “apps.” Under the agreement’s terms, these companies have agreed to redesign their app stores to provide a location for app developers to display their privacy policies.