Infographic: Mobile App Privacy and Compliance: High-Profile Fines and Enforcement Actions

As mobile app privacy endures increasing scrutiny, developers and application security managers must prioritize compliance with privacy regulations such as Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules to avoid fines and penalties. 

Large multi-million dollar fines and enforcement actions against security and privacy breaches demonstrate severe consequences for failing to provide transparency around data collection and usage or not properly safeguarding sensitive information. The examples below serve as a reminder of the importance of strong mobile application security and privacy testing practices prior to release to preserve customer trust and brand reputation.