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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 Releases Privacy and Data Security Update

BakerHostetler on 4/1/2024

On March 28, 2024, the FTC released its annual Privacy and Data Security Update (Update), which highlights the enforcement actions, guidance, and rules promulgated by the agency from 2021 through 2023 to protect consumer data...more

Top Advertising Law Trends for 2024

Perkins Coie on 2/23/2024

With the first quarter of 2024 in full swing, it is a good time for brands to revisit marketing compliance strategies to minimize the risk of potential class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor challenges....more

FTC Publishes Proposed Amendments to COPPA Rule

WilmerHale on 1/15/2024

On December 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or “the Commission”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (the “COPPA Rule” or the “Rule”)....more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: April 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 5/11/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

FTC testifies on privacy efforts

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/24/2023

On April 18, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan and Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce on the agency’s efforts to protect...more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: March 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/7/2023

Welcome back to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

FTC finalizes gaming company order on dark patterns

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/29/2023

On March 14, the FTC finalized an administrative order requiring a video game developer to pay $245 million in refunds to consumers allegedly tricked into making unwanted in-game purchases....more

Epic Games $520 Million Settlement with FTC for Unfair Practices and COPPA Violations

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 1/6/2023

Epic Games $520 Million Settlement with FTC for Unfair Practices and COPPA Violations - Recently, Epic Games, Inc. (Epic), maker of the popular Fortnite video game, settled allegations posed by the Federal Trade...more

FTC Scrutinizing Ed Tech Providers and Endorsements

Perkins Coie on 5/25/2022

On May 19, 2022, at the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) first open meeting since the confirmation of Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, the FTC unanimously approved two documents that signal its intention to strengthen its...more

Aggressive FTC enforcement agenda highlighted in Ballard Spahr webinar

Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/14/2020

For our webinar last Thursday, “Consumer Protection: What’s Happening at the FTC,” we were joined by special guest speakers Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, and Malini Mithal, Associate...more

FTC Releases 2019 Privacy and Security Year in Review

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/5/2020

The FTC recently released its annual privacy and security report, providing a snapshot of the issues focused on in the previous year. These reports are often looked at as a signal for insights into the agency’s upcoming...more

FTC Issues 2018 Year in Review

WilmerHale on 3/18/2019

On Friday, March 15, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy & Data Security Update: 2018, highlighting its privacy and data security enforcement actions and other activities last year. Notable Privacy...more

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