NEW YORK -- The Federal Trade Commission is offering recommendations for companies in the expanding mobile industry like Amazon.com and Apple Inc. on how to protect users' privacy. In a report published Friday, the FTC outlines guidelines that include advising companies to get people's consent before using technology to track shoppers' locations, consider offering a "do not track" mechanism for smartphone users; and developing icons that show the transmission of user data. For app developers, the FTC recommends they have a privacy policy and to make sure it is easily accessible ... Read More