The creator of one of the most popular apps for Android mobile devices has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the free app, which allows a device to be used as a flashlight, deceived consumers about how their geolocation information would be shared with advertising networks and other third parties. Goldenshores Technologies, LLC, managed…
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FTC to Host Spring Seminars on Emerging Consumer Privacy Issues
Mark your calendars! From the FTC: This spring, the Federal Trade Commission will host a series of seminars to examine the privacy implications of three new areas of technology that have garnered considerable attention for both their potential benefits and the possible privacy concerns they raise for consumers. As the tools available to track, market…
Statement from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding Bill C-13
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddart today issued the following statement in response to requests for her Office’s preliminary comments on Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act, the Competition Act and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act: My Office is currently reviewing the Bill thoroughly and, in particular,…
Zuckerberg says U.S. is ‘continuing to blow it’ on privacy matters
Meghan Kelly reports: Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg thinks the U.S. government screwed up when it comes to the NSA’s surveillance techniques. “I think the government really blew it on this one. And I honestly think that they’re continuing to blow it in some ways and I hope that they become more transparent in that…