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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

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... more +
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 -
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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’s List of Key Accomplishments

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Yesterday the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a 65-page report detailing what it views as its accomplishments over the last four years. In a press release summarizing the report, the FTC touts the following...more

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FTC Adopts Amended Children’s Online Protection Act Rule

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) finalized changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (Final Rule). The Final Rule adopts certain amendments that were proposed in...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

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FTC Finalizes Changes to Children's Privacy Rule

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release confirming that it has finalized changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule). These changes will set new requirements...more

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The Year Ahead in Privacy Compliance

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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

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[Webinar] Children’s Privacy in the Digital Age - January 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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As digital platforms continue to dominate children's lives, new laws are emerging to bolster online safety and privacy protections for minors, but at what cost? This webinar will explore the proposed Kids Online Safety Act...more

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

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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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Consumers Tricked By Epic’s Deceptive Tactics and Privacy Violations To Receive Refunds In Fortnite Settlement With FTC

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n December 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Epic Games, Inc. had agreed to a $275 million penalty for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) through its Fortnite video game....more

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Akin Intelligence - September/October 2024

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Welcome to the Akin Intelligence September-October recap. Around the one-year anniversary of the AI Executive Order, the White House announced that agencies had carried out their directives. Members of Congress introduced a...more

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No Holiday Break for EdTech Compliance

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While students are about to embark on their holiday break, there is no such luck for educational technology (“EdTech”) providers. Privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence compliance obligations have proliferated...more

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Cyber Monday Challenge: Test your cyber IQ

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In honor of Computer Security Day (which was Saturday), we have a quiz designed to test your grasp of key laws, regulations, and best practices that keep your personal, financial, and sensitive information safe....more

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ANA Children’s Advertising and Privacy Roundup

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The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) held its annual Masters of Advertising Law Conference November 11-13 in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, and wow, children’s advertising and privacy was a hot-button topic at the...more

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Just Around the Corner, Iowa’s Consumer Privacy Law Taking Effect

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Iowa is next up in our series of articles providing in-depth summaries of state consumer privacy laws taking effect across the nation. On March 28, 2023, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) signed into law Senate File 262...more

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Marketing to Children: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions....more

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#StatusUpdate on Social Media, Apps, and Children’s Privacy

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Regulations impacting children’s use of social media continues to be a space in motion the past few months. There have been developments at both the state level, as well as with the FTC. And there is no sign of slowing down....more

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EdTech and Privacy: Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

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Educational technology (EdTech) tools were critical during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain a key part of education, from digital textbooks and instructional material, to interactive applications for teachers, parents, and...more

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Trick-or-Track: Age Signals in New York’s Children’s Privacy Law

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As Halloween night approaches, the neighborhood air buzzes with thrill and excitement. Ghouls and monsters flood the streets, crunching over leaves while pillowcases fill up with sweets. ...more

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FTC To Examine How the ‘Attention Economy’ Impacts Kids

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) recently announced that it will hold a virtual workshop to examine the use of design features that aim to monopolize kids’ time online, a concept that has been branded the...more

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FTC Social Media Staff Report Suggests Enforcement Direction and Expectations

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The FTC’s staff report summarizes how it views the operations of social media and video streaming companies. Of particular interest is the insight it gives into potential enforcement focus in the coming months, and into 2025....more

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With the End of the 2024 Legislative Term, Governor Gavin Newsom Takes a Measured Approach To Data Privacy Legislation

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In a significant move that has drawn both praise and criticism, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed Senate Bill 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047), a...more

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Cybersecurity in the US

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As our world becomes increasingly digital, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more critical. In the first blog post in our series for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we explored the cybersecurity regulatory...more

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5 Key Takeaways - Marketing to Kids: New U.S. Privacy and Social Media Safety Laws Impact Advertising Compliance

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With increasing scrutiny on how companies handle personal data of children under 18, several new laws are reshaping the legal landscape. Even companies that may not intend to direct their services to children still need to be...more

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Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Act is now in effect

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On October 1, Montana became the newest state with a comprehensive data privacy law, the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act. Application The MCDPA applies to any persons who conduct business in Montana or produce products or...more

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Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Effective October 1, 2024

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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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