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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 -

CISR Proposes Teenage Privacy Program Initiative

WilmerHale on 5/4/2022

On April 19, 2022, the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Center for Industry Self-Regulation introduced the TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP), an emerging initiative that sets out to help companies develop a teen-centric approach...more

BBB National Programs’ Center for Industry Self-Regulation Launches Roadmap for Teen Privacy

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 4/27/2022

On April 19, 2022, the BBB National Programs' Center (BBB NP) for Industry Self-Regulation launched the TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP) Roadmap, a new operational framework to help companies develop digital products and...more

BBB Report Offers Insights Into Teens’ Privacy In Mobile Apps

Fox Rothschild LLP on 3/15/2021

"In a world where teens are restricted from driving, voting, and making other decisions regarding their autonomy, why does the assumption exist that they can properly manage their own data privacy?" asks the Better Business...more

FTC Not Playing Games with Misrepresentation of Privacy Standards

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/7/2020

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows no patience with companies falsely claiming participation in industry standards organizations, especially where children’s data is involved. A recent case proves this point. The...more

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BakerHostetler on 4/18/2019

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Complaint from BBB Triggers HarperCollins COPPA-Compliance Measures

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 2/21/2014

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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