FTC Settles with App Makers Credit Karma, Fandango for Deceptive Trade Practices

Late last week, the US Federal Trade Commission settled with Credit Karma, Inc. and Fandango, LLC. for deceptive trade practices related to security on their mobile apps. Both companies overrode mobile operating system default settings.

iOS and Google Play default settings are in place to secure transmission of sensitive personal information to and from the mobile application. The companies also failed to test and review applications and maintain an adequate process for reviewing security practices.

App developers should set up a system for testing and reviewing security practices when transferring sensitive personal information of customers. The Online Trust Alliance has some great resources on this available here.