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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... 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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Arkansas Legislative Update: New Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws

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The Regular Session of the 95th General Assembly is set to adjourn sine die on Monday, May 5, 2025. During this session, the Arkansas legislature passed several bills relating to technology, privacy and cybersecurity which...more

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New Jersey Attorney General Sues Discord Over Youth Privacy Practices

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Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a lawsuit against Discord, Inc., a popular messaging application provider, for allegedly misleading parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and...more

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Social Links: TikTok Tussles, Teen Privacy Push, and the Thumbs-Up That Sealed the Deal

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If you want the perfect illustration of the high-stakes world of tech acquisition, look no further than the mad scramble for TikTok. Alexis Ohanian, Reddit’s wunderkind co-founder, has joined Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty...more

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Laws Regulating Minors' Access to Social Media Face First Amendment Scrutiny in the Courts

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Last month, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas enjoined parts of the state's Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, a law requiring certain digital service providers...more

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Children’s Online Privacy: Recent Actions by the States and the FTC

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AT A GLANCE - As the digital world becomes an integral part of children's lives, state legislatures are placing greater emphasis on regulating how companies handle children’s personal information. This Legal Update...more

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Just a Minor Threat: Online Safety Legislation Takes Off

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The year 2025 is certain to be a watershed for social media legislation and litigation. As it continues to shape how we connect, share, and consume information, social media remains at the forefront of public discourse due to...more

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Connecticut AG Proposes Legislation Requiring Default Youth Settings on Social Media Platforms

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Connecticut AG William Tong announced his intent to work with the legislature to enact a prohibition on social media companies exposing minors to algorithms and notifications that he alleges are harmful without parental...more

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Congress Considers Social Media Safeguards for Children

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This week, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a slew of bipartisan bills, including the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill was introduced by Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, along with...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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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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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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FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles County District Attorney on July 9, 2024, announced a complaint and proposed stipulated order against NGL Labs, LLC, and two NGL co-founders concerning the “NGL: ask me...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 20, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Details of State of Nebraska and DOJ Complaints Against TikTok

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We have previously outlined the risks of using TikTok, the federal and state governments’ ban on it, and the national security risks it presents. In doing so, we primarily focused on data privacy and security threats to...more

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GOP AGs & DOJ Choreograph Separate Actions Against TikTok

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A group of 21 Republican AGs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland, No.24-1113, in support of the U.S. DOJ and urging the court to deny the petition for...more

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Social Links: July 2024

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In a rare example of bipartisan agreement, the dramatically named DEFIANCE (Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits) Act unanimously passed the Senate. The bill allows victims of AI-generated deepfake...more

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Senate Advances Landmark Tech Policy Priorities

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Key Points - The Senate has passed landmark children’s online privacy and safety legislation via a near-unanimous vote shortly before departing for the August recess. The bill is comprised of revised versions of the Kids...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 16, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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A Final Bow for Section 230? Latest Plea for Reform Calls for Sunset of Immunity Law

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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (the “CDA” or “Section 230”), known prolifically as “the 26 words that created the internet,” remains the subject of ongoing controversy. As extensively reported on this blog, the...more

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Maryland Passes Age-Appropriate Design Code

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On May 9, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed HB 603, the Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code (Maryland AADC). The Maryland AADC builds on Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act, which was signed into law the same day and...more

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Georgia Joins the list of States with Age Verification Requirements for Online Speech: Navigating the Crossroads of Child...

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In an era where children are increasingly immersed in the digital realm, concerns about their safety and privacy online have become a focal point for policymakers (even on both sides of the aisle) and parents alike. Several...more

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Congress Pushes for Sweeping Tech Regulation to Protect Children’s Privacy

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In an era where digital platforms have become an integral part of children’s lives, concerns about online safety and privacy have reached a fever pitch. U.S. lawmakers are now taking decisive action to address these issues,...more

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Lawsuits Continue to Impact State Laws Regulating the Internet

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States around the country have been enacting laws to regulate the internet in the name of children’s safety. Several of these regulatory schemes have been preliminarily enjoined because they burden free speech and raise other...more

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More Privacy, Please – November/December 2023

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In recent regulatory and enforcement developments, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed a regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and revisions to the California Consumer...more

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The State AG Report – 1.4.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Bipartisan AG Group Supports Google Users in Case...more

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