In a recent episode of the HBO startup drama Silicon Valley, the development team at Pied Piper have created and are marketing a video messaging app, PiperChat. Unfortunately, the team fails to successfully migrate their terms of service onto the app, and they come to learn that a significant percent […]
The 2014 spat between Snapchat and the FTC provides an excellent example of what NOT to do when designing and marketing a new application. In recent years, user privacy and responsible consumer data management issues have surged to the forefront of public consciousness. The modern world gives every company that […]
In the past few days, there have been many hyperbolic headlines about Congress “selling out the American consumer” or “voting to end internet privacy” or other things equally apocalyptic. Are things truly so grim for the data consuming public? What actually happened? Here’s the short version: utilizing the Congressional Review […]
On Monday, the popular smart phone photo app, Instagram, released a controversial updated version of its privacy policy and terms of service. The new language implicated a potentially startling change, which seemingly could allow Instagram to sell user’s photos to third parties for advertising. Numerous articles have speculated about the pending […]
Do Not Track is a policy proposal turned technical mechanism that enables users to opt out of tracking from websites they do not directly visit, including analytics services, advertising networks, and social platforms. It is different from the “Do Not Call” list as it is not a list, but rather […]
With the growing trend in cloud computing, chances are you use “the cloud” in at least some aspect of your business. “Cloud computing” refers to remotely accessing services or information from third party data centers. It essentially stores your data on a distant server, allowing you to access it from […]
When Google filed an S-1 for its 2004 IPO, one of the sections in Larry Page and Sergey Brin’s letter to shareholders was titled “Don’t Be Evil.” According to the prospectus, the founders’ belief was that Google’s long-run interests would be better served if it “does good things for the […]
Each month the Gillespie Law Group compiles the most recent legislative and regulatory developments that could affect startups, tech companies, and website owners. “Crowdfunding” Update: As we reported last month, the House approved the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2930, known to many as the “crowdfunding” bill. This bill would […]
This article was published on January 18, 2012 and the information contained within may become inaccurate as the bill, its support, and opposition continue to rapidly evolve. This article is longer than our typical blog post and continues after the jump. Much has been written about the Stop Internet Piracy […]
This past Tuesday Facebook agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding its ever-controversial privacy policy. The complete settlement can he found here. The charge against Facebook was that that company deceived consumers “by telling them they could keep their information on Facebook private, and then repeatedly allowing […]
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