N.J. sues creepy mobile app developer for allegedly collecting personal information of children without consent
State authorities today filed suit in federal court against a mobile app developer whose educational games allegedly collect personal information about children without their consent.
The suit was the first of its kind resulting from a new and ongoing initiative aimed at Internet privacy violations and acts of cyber fraud, the state Attorney General’s Office said in a news release.
“Mobile devices can capture and transmit a wealth of personal information about users, including their identities and even their geographic location,” Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said in a statement. “When we find that companies are using this ability to transmit information about children without their parents’ knowledge or consent, we will take immediate action.” (Baxter, The Star-Ledger)
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