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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1998 to protect children's privacy by regulating what personal information may be collected from children's... more +
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1998 to protect children's privacy by regulating what personal information may be collected from children's online activity. The law applies to commercial websites and online services directed at children under thirteen years of age and regulates how personal information may be collected, stored or used.  less -
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Amendments to the COPPA Rule Now in Effect

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On June 23, significant amendments (Amendments) to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (COPPA Rule) became effective, which increase obligations on many operators of websites and online services. The...more

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Online Privacy and Minors: It’s Not Just Under 13 Anymore

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Many U.S. states have recently added provisions regarding “minors” that greatly exceed what is required under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In short, the new laws generally apply to people under 18,...more

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New FTC Final Rule Changes COPPA Obligations for Online Services Collecting Data from Children

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule updating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule, significantly expanding compliance obligations for online services that collect, use,...more

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COPPA Update: FTC Finalizes Stricter Protections Against Companies Collecting and Monetizing Children’s Online Data

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. For operators of websites or online services subject to this law, it is a...more

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FTC Finalizes Changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) Rule today, making the first updates to the Rule since 2013. In January 2024, the FTC proposed changes to the...more

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The Year Ahead in Privacy Compliance

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2025 has all the ingredients for a critical year in privacy: new laws coupled with active regulators and legislators—both of whom are likely eager to get onto artificial intelligence (AI). As a companion piece to our 2024...more

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The Fox Rothschild Privacy Summit: A Recap

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Transparency might be the most important food group in data privacy compliance, especially with the Federal Trade Commission, Office of the New York State Attorney General and California Privacy Protection Agency focusing...more

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Privacy Summer School – “Back to School” Recap

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This summer, Paul Rothermel presented a three-part webinar series “Privacy Summer School” covering key privacy topics. These programs, drawing on Paul’s deep privacy experience, covered key areas of compliance and risk as...more

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FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles County District Attorney on July 9, 2024, announced a complaint and proposed stipulated order against NGL Labs, LLC, and two NGL co-founders concerning the “NGL: ask me...more

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Learn About Data Privacy and How to Navigate the Information Security Regulatory Landscape

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Insights for this month’s article are provided by ARDA members Gregory Szewczyk, partner at Ballard Spahr Practice Leader of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security Group, and Aaron Tantleff, partner in Foley & Lardner’s...more

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Maryland and Nebraska Adopt Comprehensive Privacy Laws

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The final weeks for many state legislatures have witnessed significant movements in the U.S. data privacy landscape. Last month, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Data Privacy Act, LB1074, into law....more

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AD-ttorneys@law - January 2024

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It! We have a major update! If you’re a subscriber to our blog, you have likely caught wind of our recent rebrand to ADventures in Law. Overflowing with a dynamic mix of weekly blogs, engaging...more

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FTC Announces Enforcement Action Against Microsoft Over COPPA Violations

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On June 5th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Microsoft over alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for its data practices involving its Xbox live product. ...more

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FTC Takes Aggressive Swing at Tech Giant, Heightens Focus on Children’s Privacy, and Raises Additional Questions about FTC’s...

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On May 3, 2023, in an aggressive move that pushes the boundaries of its authority, the FTC proposed sweeping changes to Facebook parent Meta’s business practices after alleging that the company violated the commission’s 2012...more

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Q1 - 2023: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Quarterly Briefing

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Data privacy laws have been progressing globally, but federal legislation in the U.S. has been lacking - Businesses are facing a growing number of data privacy regulations. This is especially apparent among those in highly...more

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Gloves Are Off in the FTC's Dispute With Meta Over Privacy Practices

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In this corner, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC): "Facebook has repeatedly violated its privacy promises,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The company’s recklessness has...more

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There’s an app for that! But is your health care app in compliance?

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The health care industry is increasingly adopting mobile apps for a variety of purposes, including tracking patient health conditions and sharing patient data. Privacy and security are important considerations, and it is...more

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FTC Votes Affirmatively on COPPA Compliance for Education Technology and on Seeking Public Comment for Endorsement Guides

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On May 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) including Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya in his first sitting since being sworn in to the Commission, held an open meeting to discuss two critical topics:...more

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Data Privacy and E-Commerce: Considerations for the Food and Beverage Industry

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The global food and beverage e-commerce market is expected to grow to $22.4 billion in 2020, possibly reaching $36.4 billion in 2023. That’s up from $14.9 billion in 2019.  Food and beverage e-commerce revenue in the United...more

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FTC Declutters COPPA FAQs

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On July 22, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") issued revised FAQs regarding the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and the FTC Rule issued thereunder (together "COPPA"). The COPPA FAQs provide practical...more

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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in the US

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Irrespective of your industry, the current COVID-19 pandemic poses a new and unique challenge to organizations, their employees, and their customers. The emergence of COVID-19 has prompted organizations to collect and process...more

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Financial Daily Dose 9.5.2019 | Top Story: YouTube Fined $170 Million for Violating Kids’ Privacy Law

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Google will pay a “record $170 million fine and make changes to protect children’s privacy on YouTube” as part of a deal it reached this week with the FTC and NY AG’s office, both of whom had accused YouTube of “violating the...more

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Protecting The Privacy Of Children Online – Updates On COPPA

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Protecting the privacy of our children is inherent to parenting. Parents guard against posting pictures of their children on social media or restrict the amount of time and the types of access they have on electronic devices....more

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Complaint from BBB Triggers HarperCollins COPPA-Compliance Measures

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The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) announced that it has recommended that HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. (the “Company”) modify its information collection practices on its Ruby Redfort child-directed website (the...more

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FFIEC Issues Social Media Guidance: Social Media Channels Present Privacy Compliance Challenges

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If you are using social media to attract and interact with customers, you should review the recent supervisory guidance from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). The guidance, titled “Social Media:...more

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