The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) implementing regulations (COPPA Rule), including by requiring covered operators to obtain separate ...

After a very long process, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced the finalized updates to the Children’s Online ...

On Jan. 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced long-awaited and significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act ...

The final regulations mean there are still no exemptions for ed tech companies under the FTC's enforcement of the COPPA Rule. Allowing districts to authorize ed tech vendors to collect ...

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Lawmakers looking to protect kids from the harms of social media are considering new proposals and approaches this Congress after a bipartisan bill stalled in the House last session.

“The updated COPPA rule strengthens key protections for kids’ privacy online,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. “By requiring parents to opt in to targeted advertising practices, this final ...

The FTC claimed HoYoverse was aware children under ... without obtaining parental consent or complying with other COPPA requirements. Additionally, the filing claimed HoYoverse deceived players ...

In addition to the alleged unfair marketing of loot boxes to children, the FTC's complaint says that HoYoverse failed to comply with the COPPA Rule. This rule requires parents to give consent to ...

Under the new leadership, the FTC is signaling a pivot away from sweeping rulemaking efforts to let Congress play that role.