In December, 23 privacy authorities – many of which are members of the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) – signed an open letter to the operators of seven app marketplaces, urging them to improve consumers’ access to privacy information on mobile apps.

The letter states that:

  • Mobile apps that collect data in and

In May this year, members of the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) conducted a privacy sweep of 1,200+ mobile apps. The findings are now available (here).

GPEN is an informal network of 27 Data Protection Authorities (“DPAs”) established in 2007. Its members include the UK’s ICO, Australia’s OAIC, and Canada’s OPC.

In the week commencing 12 May, members of the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) will conduct an online privacy sweep, focusing on the transparency with which mobile apps collect personal data.

GPEN is an informal network of 27 Data Protection Authorities (“DPAs”) that was established in 2007. Its members include the UK’s ICO, France’s CNIL,