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New York’s Child Data Protection Act Is Now In Effect: What You Need to Do

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On June 20, 2025, the New York Child Data Protection Act (CDPA) took effect, ushering in some of the most comprehensive child and teen privacy protections in the United States. The law applies to operators of websites, apps,...more

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FTC amendments to COPPA Rule effective soon

On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) published an updated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (Rule) in the Federal Register. The updates are effective June 23, 2025. But...more

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Unpacking the FTC’s COPPA Amendments: What You Need to Know

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On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its final amendments ("the Amendments") to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule in the Federal Register. The Amendments expand the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Part 2: Children and Location: Ferguson’s FTC Privacy Enforcement Priorities

While Andrew Ferguson advocates for a restrained regulatory approach at the FTC, his statements and voting record reveal clear priority areas where businesses can expect continued vigorous enforcement. Two areas stand out in...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - May 2025, Vol. 29

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social Media:...more

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Virginia Amends Data Privacy Law To Impose New Restrictions on Social Media Platforms

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On May 2, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 854 (SB854) into law, which imposes new restrictions and compliance obligations on social media platforms. Specifically, SB854 amends the Virginia Consumer...more

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State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - May 2025

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As we approach the end of many states’ legislative sessions, we’re seeing more action in committees and fewer introductions of new proposals. There are no new comprehensive privacy law proposals to cover since our last update...more

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March Privacy Forecast: A Weekly Series

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Welcome to our new series, the March Privacy Forecast. In this weekly series, during the month of March, we will delve into the evolving landscape of data privacy, explore new laws, proposed legislation and enforcement...more

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California Attorney General Delays Enforcement of CAADCA Amidst Legal Challenge

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On March 4, 2025, the California Attorney General (AG) announced a further delay in the enforcement of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) until April 5, 2025. Initially operative on July 1, 2024, CAADCA’s...more

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Children’s Online Privacy: Recent Actions by the States and the FTC

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AT A GLANCE - As the digital world becomes an integral part of children's lives, state legislatures are placing greater emphasis on regulating how companies handle children’s personal information. This Legal Update...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Just a Minor Threat: Online Safety Legislation Takes Off

The year 2025 is certain to be a watershed for social media legislation and litigation. As it continues to shape how we connect, share, and consume information, social media remains at the forefront of public discourse due to...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

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

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 Announces New Children’s Privacy Requirements in Updated COPPA Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) on January 16, 2025, marking the first changes to the COPPA Rule since 2013....more

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Congress Considers Social Media Safeguards for Children

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This week, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a slew of bipartisan bills, including the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill was introduced by Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, along with...more

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Trump 2.0 Week 1 Tech Policy Rundown: Pivot on AI but Data Rules Stand

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It would be an understatement to say that the Trump administration has had a busy first week. Within just a few hours of the new administration coming into power, it repealed a number of Biden-era executive orders across a...more

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FTC Issues Long Awaited New COPPA Rules: How They Will Impact Your Business

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission finalized changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. ...more

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More Than Child's Play: $520 Million FTC Settlement Signals Risks for Digital Platforms

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For years, one of the world’s most popular online video games, Fortnite, profited from in-game purchases (or “microtransactions”) that, according to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), were unlawful and deceptive. Although...more

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FTC Finalizes COPPA Rule Changes in the Biden Administration's Last Moments

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) published a final rule updating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (Final Rule). This Final Rule follows a January 2024 notice of...more

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FTC Finalizes COPPA Rule Amendments

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 to approve the finalized amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) that would offer additional privacy safeguards for children...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

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

The Year Ahead in Privacy Compliance

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

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

New Year, New Developments: 2025 U.S. Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Consumer Protection Predictions

With Inauguration Day just around the corner, we are likely to see a host of new legislative and enforcement initiatives at the federal level. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will shift certain priorities under incoming...more

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Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Effective October 1, 2024

On October 1, 2024, the Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code (Maryland AADC) became effective. The Maryland AADC introduces onerous new compliance requirements on companies that are reasonably likely to be accessed by minors...more

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Rhode Island Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee allowed the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (“RIDTPPA”) to pass on June 25, 2024 when he transmitted the bill back to the legislature without signature, making...more

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