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Disney settles charges that it violated children’s online privacy protection law

BCP Staff
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) gives parents control over the online collection of their children’s personal information. Before a website or app collects personal information from a child under the age of 13, it must notify the parents and get their approval. Under a settlement with the FTC, Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty for violating the COPPA Rule.
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Remote learning and children’s privacy

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

“Social distancing,” “shelter-in-place,” “virtual happy hour” – these are some of the new expressions on everyone’s lips the past few weeks.

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YouTube pays big for tracking kids

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Does your child love YouTube videos? Did you know that while little Susie was watching her favorite shows, YouTube was collecting data and using it to send her targeted ads?

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Parental Advisory: Dating Apps

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Parents be warned: some dating apps – like FastMeet, Meet24 and Meet4U – allow adults to find and communicate with children.

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Musical.ly took kids’ info without parents’ ok

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Do you know a child who dreams of being the next big star? Who spends time at home, recording song and dance routines (maybe over, and over, and over again)?

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