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New cell phone privacy bill requires companies to disclose tracking software
Jan 31st, 2012
A newly drafted bill, floated by Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), would require mobile carriers, cell phone manufacturers, operating system makers, and third-party app creators to disclose to customers when their devices or software includes the ability to track user activity, and obtain explicit consent from customers to do so. The creation of the bill follows last year's controversy surrounding mobile monitoring software, Carrier IQ. (Source: Digital Trends) -
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