ARTICLE · 23 OCTOBER 2014

Mobile Applications - Results Of Global Study Of Privacy Practices And Tips For Increasing Transparency

Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Global Privacy Enforcement Network recently published the results of its second annual privacy enforcement survey or "sweep".

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Michael Decicco

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The Global Privacy Enforcement Network recently published the results of its second annual privacy enforcement survey or "sweep" which assessed the transparency of the privacy practices of popular mobile applications. The results of the sweep suggest that the privacy policies of a high proportion of mobile applications do not adequately explain how users' personal information is collected, used and disclosed. The general conclusion of the sweep was that clear and concise language in privacy policies builds consumer trust and is good for business.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (Commissioner) participated in the sweep and focused on 151 mobile applications that were popular among Canadians. The key findings of the Commissioner are as follows:

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Mobile Applications - Results Of Global Study Of Privacy Practices And Tips For Increasing Transparency

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