Blog: Consumer Privacy
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Conditions of Return/Customer Requirements Clauses
If you've ever tried to return a product or get a refund, you know how important it is that companies clearly lay out the requirements to get your money back. This information should be disclosed within a conditions of return and/or customer requirements clause. A clause like this is important for...
Virginia VCDPA Consumer Rights
The consumer rights outlined in the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) are built on the FTC's Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs). The FIPPs provide a framework that allows consumers more control over the way their data is used and collected. In this article, we'll discuss the seven primary consumer rights...
CCPA (CPRA) and Cookies
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, regulates how companies collect and handle numerous forms of personal information, and cookies are no exception. With the privacy concerns surrounding cookies, it's no surprise that modern laws provide specific requirements to help companies uphold fair and transparent cookie practices. This...
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...