The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have continued their commitment to protecting kids’ and teens’ digital privacy. In 2019, Google and YouTube paid what was then a record fine to the FTC and the New York Attorney General for violating Continue Reading
Unwrapping the FTC’s Proposed Updates to the COPPA Rule
The Bottom Line On December 20th, the FTC announced proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), which was last updated in 2013. The updates are intended to respond to technological changes, provide greater protections for kids’ personal information and ensure Continue Reading
California Governor Signs Age-Appropriate Design Code into Law
The Bottom Line For the first time, a state has enacted a bipartisan law that imposes monetary fines on companies that violate children’s privacy or jeopardize the online safety of minors under age 18. The Act requires businesses to reevaluate their privacy practices related to children and Continue Reading