Administrative/Regulatory
Feb. 28, 2017
FTC takes aim at apps for suspect claims
Early evidence suggests app accuracy claims aren't always supported by the facts. Such clams are ripe for challenge. By Sheila A. Millar and Chris Van Gundy
Sheila A. Millar
Phone: 202.434.4143
American University Washington COL
Sheila Millar is a partner in Keller and Heckman's Privacy, Data Security and Digital Media practice
You want to track your blood pressure regularly but the trek to the local pharmacy to use a blood pressure cuff is inconvenient. So, when a smartphone app comes along that boasts its readings are as accurate as the traditional machine, requiring users to simply input gender, height, weight and birthdate to get instant BP readings, it seems like a life saver. Online reviews speak to its quality.
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