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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 -

FTC Proposes Updates to COPPA Rule

Lerman Senter PLLC on 1/24/2024

The FTC is proposing significant changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule to place new restrictions on the use and disclosure of children’s personal information. The COPPA Rule requires websites...more

The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

DarrowEverett LLP on 1/19/2023

The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

The Online Marketer’s Guide To Privacy

Gray Reed on 11/22/2013

I’ve hesitated to write this post because the law is always changing and you can’t cover it all in one blog post (thank goodness for linking). I did a presentation to the Houston Interactive Marketing Association this week...more

Consumer Data Privacy Update for Marketers, Part 1: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Amendments

McDermott Will & Emery on 11/21/2013

New technologies enable marketers to collect and analyze more — and more specific— data than ever before. Marketers can track consumers across the internet and mobile applications, and can deliver advertising based on...more

New California Law Impacts Use of Information from Minors, Offers Right to Delete

Proskauer - New Media & Technology on 10/2/2013

On July 1st of this year, new amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) came into effect, with perhaps the most pronounced changes being the expansion of COPPA to apply to geolocation...more

FTC Releases Marketing and Privacy Guide for Mobile App Developers

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 9/19/2012

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a guide to help developers of mobile applications (apps) observe truth-in-advertising and fundamental privacy principles when developing, offering, and...more

FTC Issues Guidance for Mobile App Privacy and Advertising; Signals More Enforcement Coming

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/11/2012

On September 5, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a brief guide to assist developers of mobile applications, both large and small, in complying with truth-in-advertising, privacy, and data security...more

FTC to Mobile App Developers: Get Privacy Right from the Start

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 9/6/2012

Mobile app developers have some unique challenges when it comes to preparation and implementation of privacy policies. But, regulators have made it quite clear that the general privacy laws and regulations apply whether the...more

FTC's "Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start"

JD Supra Perspectives on 9/5/2012

Full text copy of Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start, the Federal Trade Commission’s guide to advertising and privacy laws for mobile application developers. From the FTC’s website: ...more

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