BLU settles with FTC, agrees not to misrepresent the security of its phones

Last week, the FTC announced that it had reached a settlement with BLU Products and Ohev-Zion. As part of the deal, "BLU must implement a comprehensive data security program to help prevent unauthorized access of consumers’ personal information and address security risks related to BLU phones." According to the press release issued by the regulatory agency dated April 30th, the Adups software that was on BLU's handsets collected complete text messages, real-time location data, call and text message logs with phone numbers included, contact lists and the name of apps loaded on BLU devices.
"Under the proposed settlement with the FTC, BLU and Ohev-Zion are prohibited from misrepresenting the extent to which they protect the privacy and security of personal information and must implement and maintain a comprehensive security program that addresses security risks associated with new and existing mobile devices and protects consumer information. In addition, BLU will be subject to third-party assessments of its security program every two years for 20 years as well as record keeping and compliance monitoring requirements."-FTC
Even with the FTC settlement, it might be a cold day in Miami before anyone feels safe using a BLU phone.
source: FTC