United States of America: Federal Trade Commission issued finalised order against Mobilewalla over collection and sale of sensitive location data without verification of consumers’ consent
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority