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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 -

Video Game App Developer Agrees to Pay $500,000 for Children’s and Minors’ CCPA, COPPA, and Ads Violations

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 6/28/2024

On June 18, 2024, the California Attorney General and the Los Angeles City Attorney (collectively, “the People”) announced a settlement with Tilting Point Media LLC (Tilting Point). The settlement resolves allegations that...more

Outside the Playground: California’s Child Privacy Act Sets Rules for Child’s Play

DarrowEverett LLP on 3/6/2023

In his State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Biden affirmed his position on consumer data privacy protections and specifically his focus on strengthening protections for children. With several state data...more

Fined $520 Million by the FTC for Privacy Violations

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC on 1/25/2023

On Dec. 19, 2022, Epic Games, the developer of popular video game Fortnite, agreed to pay more than $520 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims that alleged a violation of the Children’s Online Privacy...more

California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Signals Big Change for Businesses Offering Online Products and Services

WilmerHale on 9/15/2022

On August 29, 2022, the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (the Act) was unanimously approved by the California State Senate. It now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature....more

California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act Heads to Newsom’s Desk - What Does this Mean for Businesses

BCLP on 9/8/2022

The protection of children’s online data has come to the forefront as one of the most important data privacy issues both in the United States and EMEA, and California is now expected to join the list of jurisdictions to enact...more

New California Law Requires Enhanced Privacy By Default And Design For Users Under The Age of 18

Benesch on 9/7/2022

The bill, still awaiting likely signature from Gov. Newsom, will go into effect July 1, 2024 and apply to any business offering online services or products to children. The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act...more

Smart Watch Maker Settles with CARU Over Privacy Policy and Parental Consent

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/15/2022

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit recently settled with TickTalk Tech, LLC over its information collection practices. CARU, a self-regulatory body that reaches voluntary settlements with companies, conducts regular...more

CARU Takes Action Against Two Mobile Apps

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 6/19/2019

Two mobile apps directed at children were recently subject to action by the Children’s Advertising Review Unit. The first, “My Talking Tom,” is a virtual pet game for children operated by Outfit7 Limited. One issue was the...more

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