Throughout 2020 we saw many enforcement actions brought by EU and U.S. regulators. Whether for allegations of deception (misleading privacy representations) or unfairness (failure to protect information), COVID did not appear...more
12/28/2020
/ Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
CAN-SPAM Act ,
COPPA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FERPA ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
TCPA
In our online world, one of the challenges (and opportunities) for companies is the increased use of their websites, apps, and connected devices. For platforms directed to both adults and children, or platforms previously...more
As we wrote previously, kids are spending more of their days online and are using online platforms for virtual learning and entertainment. Much of this environment is funded through online advertising. All companies thus need...more
In the current pandemic era, kids are spending more time online, be it for school or entertainment. Companies are therefore gearing up for increased interaction with children online or through connected devices. As children...more
In this remote era, companies are increasingly being approached by their business teams with ideas about products and services that involve video or audio recordings of their consumers. It may also involve letting people...more
HyperBeard, the makers of several children’s mobile apps (including KleptoCats), recently settled with the FTC over failure to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting children’s personal information online, in...more
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting comments and input on the effectiveness of the 2013 amendments it made to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. Although the FTC typically reviews its rules every ten years,...more
7/29/2019
/ Amended Rules ,
Comment Period ,
Cookies ,
COPPA ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Information ,
Public Comment