Senator Al Franken wants Apple and Google to require privacy policies for “location-aware” apps. Less than 20 percent of top free apps available through mobile networks have privacy policies, he says. Franken: “Apple and Google have each said time and again that they are committed to protecting users’ privacy” Other senators have called for a new privacy law to protect mobile customers. Representatives of Google and Apple weren’t immediately available for comment.Report: A recent study from TRUSTe and Harris Interactive found that less than 20% of free apps have links to privacy policies.”]
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