Written by Jake Romero Do you ever find yourself worrying that, given the types of things minors deem appropriate to post on social networking Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, our country won’t be able to produce an electable candidate for president in 40 years? If so, you’ll be glad to know that the California… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Children
Subscribe to Children RSS FeedJuly 1 COPPA Compliance Deadline is Approaching
Posted in Children, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy RegulationWritten by Julia Siripurapu Today, the FTC sent more than ninety (90) “educational” letters to domestic and foreign businesses whose Web sites and online services (including mobile apps) appear to collect personal information from children that are 12 years old and under, in an attempt to help the businesses come into compliance with the amendments… Continue Reading
FTC on COPPA: No Delay
Posted in Children, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy RegulationThis afternoon, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously rejected requests from industry organizations to delay the July 1 date for compliance with the amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In its response letter, the Commission noted that the updated rule has been in the works for three years and the July… Continue Reading
War of Words Regarding Implementation of Amendments to COPPA – UPDATE
Posted in Children, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy RegulationUPDATE — The Federal Trade Commission has published its promised COPPA FAQs here. Volley #1 – Trade Associations to FTC: Please Delay! The long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) have been the subject of much discussion and debate. Last week, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez received letters… Continue Reading
Updated COPPA Rule – “Strong, Stronger and Yet Stronger” or Just More Confusion?
Posted in Children, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy RegulationWritten by Amy Malone After years of consideration and feedback the Federal Trade Commission released the final revision to the 14-year old Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. The FTC began its review of the Rule back in April 2010 and we reported on the proposed amendments here. The revised Rule, with only a few exceptions, essentially… Continue Reading
Nickelodeon Target of Privacy Complaint; Final COPPA Amendments to be Released Tomorrow
Posted in Children, Privacy RegulationWritten by Amy Malone The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD) filed a complaint yesterday asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by Nickelodeon and mobile app-maker PlayFirst. The CDD alleges that the mobile game SpongeBob Diner Dash collects personal information about children, including full names,… Continue Reading
Cyberbullying
Posted in ChildrenMy colleagues, Robert Delahunt, Jr. and Matthew Levitt, have authored an excellent advisory on cyberbullying that should be required reading for every parent. Cyberbullying – Talking to Your Children About Responsibility Using Social Networking and Electronic Communications
House Committee to Hold Hearing on FTC’s COPPA Revisions
Posted in Children, Data Compliance & Security, Privacy RegulationThe Federal Trade Commission has released its long anticipated proposed revisions to its rule implementing the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). COPPA governs (1) operators of websites and online services that are directed to children under the age of 13 and (2) operators of general audience websites or online services that have actual knowledge that… Continue Reading
