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App Developers: Start with Security | Federal Trade Commission

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The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. View Enforcement Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Browse legal resources View all Competition Matters Blog posts We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. View Policy Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Browse legal resources Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commissi

More than a thousand new apps are hitting the market each day. In this fast-moving era of entrepreneurship and creativity, is security keeping up? Apps and devices often rely on consumer data — including contact information, photos, and location to name a few — and can be vulnerable to digital snoops, data breaches, and real-world thieves. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, offers these tips to help developers approach app and software security. Aim for reasonable data security There is no checklist for securing all apps. Different apps have…

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