FTC Finalizes Settlement With Phone Maker Over Alleged Privacy Violations

The FTC finalized 5-0 a settlement with Blu Products over allegations (see 1804300045) the mobile phone manufacturer allowed a third-party service provider from China to collect personal information about consumers without consent, despite privacy agreements, the agency said Monday. There was no financial penalty. The manufacturer is prohibited from misrepresenting the extent to which it protects privacy and security of personal information. The company didn’t comment.