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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 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 -

Streaming Under Scrutiny: Michigan AG Alleges Roku Violates COPPA and Other Privacy Laws

Troutman Pepper Locke on 6/9/2025

On April 29, Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against Roku, Inc. (Roku), the smart TV and device provider and streaming service, alleging that Roku collects and monetizes personal data from children...more

Changes to Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service Prompts Audits to Third-Party Applications

Robinson & Cole LLP on 11/14/2023

Google’s Workspace for Education will require school administrators to independently approve all integrated third-party applications their students use. Users under 18 cannot use their Google accounts to access thirdparty...more

Google Workspace’s Privacy Policy Is Changing. Are You Ready?

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 9/22/2023

Google’s Workspace for Education will require school admins to independently approve all integrated third-party applications students use. Users under 18 cannot use their Google accounts to access third-party applications...more

AD Nauseam: The FTC’s Updated Endorsement Guides: Get into the Groove

BakerHostetler on 8/23/2023

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy, Daniel and Sarah will focus on a real hot topic – dealing with endorsements and testimonials from multiple angles and viewpoints. Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com;...more

Summary of FTC COPPA Workshop – Key Issues and Takeaways

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 10/23/2019

On October 7, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) brought together privacy and technology stakeholders for a public workshop aimed at informing updates to regulations promulgated under the Children’s Online...more

Parental consent by selfie?

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 11/12/2015

As a general rule, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires operators of websites (including mobile apps) directed to children under the age of 13 to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting...more

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