Topic
Location-Based Services
48 published works
The Ethical Investigator
Ping a Cell Phone, Cross a Line
Unbeknown to most cell phone users, just turning your cell phone on reveals your location. That's because once turned on, your cell phone constantly "pings" (bounces a signal off of)…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Top 10 in Law Blogs : LXBN August 28, 2012
In news that I'm somewhat-surprised has slipped under the radar, a DC appellate court recently approved federally-funded stem cell research. Though its been in place since the beginning of Obama's…
Focus on Regulation
Parties Divided Over FCC Involvement in Mobile Privacy
By Mark Brennan
Parties that submitted comments and replies in response to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Notice on the privacy and security of information stored on mobile devices are deeply divided…
Ad Law Access
5 Privacy Tips for Location-Based Services
The year 2012 is certain to reflect U.S. consumers’ continued love affair with sophisticated smartphones and tablets. One of the driving forces in the popularity of these devices is their…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
FCC-FTC Forum Highlights the Benefits and Risks of Advances in Location-Based Services
On June 28, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission convened a public education forum entitled "Helping Consumers Harness the Potential of Location-Based Services." Representatives of telecommunications…
Ad Law Access
FCC Announces June 28, 2011 Location Based Service (LBS) Forum
By Kelley Drye
Last week the FCC announced plans to hold a June 28, 2011 public education forum on consumer and privacy issues implicated by mobile Location Based Services (LBS) tracking. The FCC seeks…
CommLaw Monitor
FCC Announces June 28, 2011 Location Based Service (LBS) Forum
By Kelley Drye
'Location Based Services'
Inside Privacy
FCC Drafting a Report on Location-Based Services
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on the use of location-based services in connection with a forthcoming staff report. Comments are due to the FCC by July 8, 2011.…
Ad Law Access
Senate Hearing on Mobile Device Location Tracking Highlights Ongoing Concerns Over Consumer Privacy Protections
On May 10, 2011, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law held a hearing to examine industry practices concerning the collection, retention, and use of consumer…
Inside Privacy
Congressman Calls for FTC Investigation of Apple’s Privacy Practices
CNET reports that Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA) is calling on the FTC to investigate Apple's privacy practices, particularly with respect to location-based services. In a letter to FTC Chairman John…