FTC Slams TikTok With Lawsuit After Continued COPPA Violations

August 5, 2024 at 03:40PM The Justice Department and FTC filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for allegedly violating children’s online privacy protections. TikTok is accused of allowing children to create accounts and collect personal information without parental consent. FTC chair Lina Khan emphasized the need to protect children online from … Read more

FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications

December 21, 2023 at 07:33AM The Federal Trade Commission is proposing changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to enhance online safety for kids. These changes include implementing an opt-in requirement for targeted ads, limiting push notifications to children, and establishing rules for data retention. The proposed updates aim to protect children’s privacy … Read more