On February 1, the FTC announced its largest settlement to date with a mobile app developer – an $800,000 penalty – in conjunction with the release of guidance on mobile app best practices for app platforms, app developers, third parties and app trade associations. The guidance document and the enforcement action together demonstrate the need for companies with mobile apps to review disclosures, vendor agreements, and consumer consent mechanisms for data collection.
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