FTC v. SpyFone — Stalkerware Ban (2021)
First FTC case banning a stalkerware company. Ordered SpyFone and CEO to destroy illegally harvested data and delete spyware apps. Required notification of victims whose devices were secretly monitored. Established precedent that covert surveillance apps violate FTC Act.
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