FTC Orders Snapchat To Communicate User Privacy and Confidentiality

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The FTC has settled with Snapchat over the clarification of user privacy, security, and confidentiality, which the FTC it felt was inadequate. Standby for a new user privacy statement from Snapchat.

The settlement with Snapchat is part of the FTC’s ongoing effort to ensure that companies market their apps truthfully and keep their privacy promises to consumers. It prohibits Snapchat from misrepresenting the extent to which it maintains the privacy, security, or confidentiality of users’ information. In addition, the company will be required to implement a comprehensive privacy program that will be monitored by an independent privacy professional for the next 20 years.FTC Orders Snapchat To Communicate User Privacy and Confidentiality [ftc.gov]