Privacy Policy

FTC Reminds WhatsApp That It Must Stand By Privacy Policy Promises After Facebook Acquisition

Earlier this month, the Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (“FTC”) sent a joint letter to Facebook, Inc. (“Facebook””) and WhatsApp Inc. (“WhatsApp”) in anticipation of Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp, an instant messaging service with hundreds of millions of users worldwide.  While hailing WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy, the FTC reminded WhatsApp and […]

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Are You Prepared for California’s Strict New Internet Data Privacy Laws?

In late September, California enacted several laws that place stricter requirements on operators of websites and other online services that collect certain information about California residents.  These Internet data privacy laws will go into effect on January 1, 2014.  One of the laws focuses on cookies, small files that are stored on users’ computers to

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Privacy Policies for Websites and Mobile Applications

While some businesses might be under the impression that posting a privacy policy on their web venue or mobile application (“app”) is of little importance, in truth, a well-crafted privacy policy is a key aspect of any Internet or mobile venture.  Letting website/mobile app visitors know, via your privacy policy, what personally identifiable information you

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