The Federal Elections Commission is considering expanding political ad disclaimer rules to cover mobile apps. The FEC “is undertaking this rulemaking in light of technological advances since (it) last revised its rules governing internet disclaimers in 2006,” according to a… Read More ›
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Watchdogs Press FTC To Investigate Connected Toys, Smartwatches
Watchdogs are renewing a request that the Federal Trade Commission take action regarding connected toys and smartwatches aimed at children. Read more at MediaPost.
Uber’s ‘fingerprinting’ of iPhones after users delete app has sparked an FTC complaint
An advocacy group known for challenging the tech industry on privacy called on the Federal Trade Commission Thursday to investigate media reports that Uber could identify specific iPhone devices even after users deleted the ride-hailing app. Read more at The… Read More ›
Did your kid make an Amazon in-app purchase without permission? You could get a refund
Parents whose kids made unauthorized in-app purchases through Amazon will soon start seeing refunds. The Federal Trade Commission and Amazon will ends appeals to a ruling that said the tech giant failed to seek parents’ permission for purchases made within… Read More ›
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