United States of America: Federal Trade Commission investigation into Mobilewalla over alleged collection and sale of sensitive location data without verification of consumers' consent
Progress
Current status
in force
03 Dec 2024 under investigation
03 Dec 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Proposed FTC consent order against Mobilewalla over alleged collection and sale of sensitive location data without verification of consumers’ consent
On 3 December 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consent order against Mobilewalla, banning the sale or use of sensitive location data and restricting the collection of consumer data from online ad auctions to auction participation on…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Federal Trade Commission issued finalised order against Mobilewalla over collection and sale of sensitive location data without verification of consumers’ consent
On 13 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised a settlement order against Mobilewalla, prohibiting the company from selling sensitive location data. The FTC's complaint, filed in December 2024, alleged that Mobilewalla unlawfully t…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority