Blog: Consumer Privacy
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Privacy Practices for User Location
Just a decade or two ago, it would have seemed bizarre to suggest that everyone would soon be carrying a device in their pocket that logs their movements and broadcasts their location. With the advent of mobile technology, that vision has basically become a reality. But the fact is that location...
Legal Requirements for Children's Gaming Apps
In the United States, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) has been in effect since 1998. Most mobile application developers have become accustomed to the regulations associated with offering online services to children under 13. However, Europe's recently implemented General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has introduced a range of...
Privacy Policies for VR Apps and Games
Virtual reality (VR) games are incredibly popular these days. If you are the owner of a VR platform or a distributor of online VR applications you should pay close attention to your Privacy Policy agreement. This article addresses the privacy implications specific to VR businesses and their users. It also lays...
Privacy Policy for iOS Auto-Renewable Subscriptions
If you offer an auto-renew subscription service through the Apple App Store, Apple places specific requirements on you. One of those requirements is that you must provide a Privacy Policy and make it accessible through your app store listing. A Privacy Policy is also required by most laws throughout the world...
Privacy Policy for ReCAPTCHA
Google's reCAPTCHA system is a security tool that many businesses use, which was designed to protect your business and your users from abusive bots and spam. Maintaining multiple levels of security on your website and making sure that your Privacy Policy is up to date and accurately reflects your business's privacy...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets national standards for the privacy, security, and electronic exchange of personal health information in the United States. If your organization handles any form of health data in the U.S., it's imperative that you comply with HIPAA regulations....