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FTC Updates Advertising Disclosure Guidelines to Address Online and Mobile Environment

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The FTC recently released an update to its 2000 report, “Dot Com Disclosures” offering further guidance on effective disclosures for advertising in digital media. The FTC instructed advertisers to adopt the perspective of a reasonable … [Read more] about FTC Updates Advertising Disclosure Guidelines to Address Online and Mobile Environment

U.S. Secret Service Issues Advisory on Attacks Targeting Prepaid Debit Account Payment Processors

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After observing a noticeable increase in sophisticated attacks targeting payment processors of prepaid debit accounts in which criminals are able to manipulate balances of accounts and/or fraud prevention controls, the United States Secret Service … [Read more] about U.S. Secret Service Issues Advisory on Attacks Targeting Prepaid Debit Account Payment Processors

Article 29 Working Party Advises App Developers and Others Distributing Mobile Apps On Consent

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The European Community’s Article 29 Working Party has just published an opinion on smartphone apps that discusses the obligations of app developers and all other parties involved in the development and distribution of apps under European … [Read more] about Article 29 Working Party Advises App Developers and Others Distributing Mobile Apps On Consent

Kim Peretti Interviewed by BankInfoSecurity About her Discussion at the 2013 RSA Conference

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On February 27, Alston & Bird’s Kim Peretti spoke at the 2013 RSA conference. Following the conference, Kim was interviewed by BankInfoSecurity about her discussion during the conference. In the video interview entitled, “Tips … [Read more] about Kim Peretti Interviewed by BankInfoSecurity About her Discussion at the 2013 RSA Conference