Senators urge FTC probe of alleged children’s privacy violations by Google
The pair of Senators who are calling for an investigation of YouTube's practices have pushed for new children's privacy protections.
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Nationwide push to require social media age verification raises questions about privacy, industry standards
Arkansas and Utah have already passed restrictions and at least seven other states and Congress are considering similar age requirements.
Here’s what to expect from lawmakers who will grill TikTok’s CEO on privacy, security and child safety
Lawmakers plan to press TikTok CEO Shou Chew on issues related to child exploitation, teen mental health and its connection to China.
FTC reaches record $520 million settlement with Epic Games
Epic will adopt privacy settings for kids and teens that turn off voice and text communications by default.
Rights groups: Kids’ online safety bill could put vulnerable teens at risk
The groups say the bill has laudable goals but could come with unintended consequences for vulnerable children.
Privacy advocates want the FTC to take on invasive daycare apps
Researchers have found some daycare apps share information such as the number of diaper changes with third-parties without disclosing it.
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Children’s privacy legislation advances through the Senate, but fight is brewing
Federal privacy legislation fails to gain momentum in the Senate.
FTC warns it will go after ed tech companies misusing children’s data
The crackdown comes as lawmakers look to update children's privacy protections.
FTC, DOJ settle with WW weight loss app, citing violation of children’s privacy
The app will have to wipe any algorithms it developed off the data.
Advertisers are sucking up student data, even after legal action, researchers say
The apps are another instance of the privacy risks educational technology poses to children, the Me2B Alliance says.