As more of our clients develop mobile apps to compliment their businesses we realize that they may not be aware of this requirement. California’s Attorney General is only giving businesses 30 days to comply with the law before assessing fines of $2,500 for each app loaded. For a company like United Airlines, they may be able to afford to amass these fines; however, for many small businesses the potential liability could prove crippling. We advise our clients to spend the time and resources needed to protect themselves on the front end, by having a privacy policy drafted for their website or mobile app, to avoid potentially devastating liability down the road. If you are considering development of a mobile app, as a compliment to your business or as a business itself, be sure to discuss the COPPA requirements with an attorney knowledgeable in this area.
