Administrative/Regulatory
Aug. 27, 2014
Hurdles for apps directed at children
Players in the mobile app industry have praised the FTC's new guidance, which is rare in light of the FTC's recent expansion of the scope of liability for online services. By Jonathan H. Blavin and Lauren M. Harding
In July, shortly after publicly announcing a broader expected crackdown on mobile apps for violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, the Federal Trade Commission sought to quell the industry's anxiety by issuing a COPPA compliance guide for businesses that make apps directed at children.
Players in the mobile app industry - including app developers, app platforms like Googl...
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