All articles tagged with #child privacy
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Disney settled with the DOJ for $10 million over allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly collecting data from children under 13 on YouTube, and has agreed to implement measures to ensure future compliance with COPPA.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
As the first generation of children raised in the social media era reaches adulthood, many are advocating for laws to protect kids from their parents' oversharing online. These young adults, like Cam Barrett, have experienced significant mental health impacts from having their private lives publicly documented and monetized. Advocates are pushing for financial compensation for children featured in monetized content and the right to delete unwanted posts. States like Illinois have begun passing laws to address these issues, and similar legislation is being considered in other states.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
The DOJ and 30 state attorneys are suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging monopoly practices that harm artists and fans. Norfolk Southern Railway will pay $235 million for cleanup and health programs following the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. The Atlantic Hurricane season is expected to be severe with up to 25 storms. Sharing children's photos online poses privacy risks, and parents are advised to be cautious. Weekend recommendations include the movie "Furiosa," the TV show "Interview With The Vampire," and new music from Maggie Rogers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KXAN.com
A lawsuit has been filed against American Airlines and a former employee after a 9-year-old child was secretly filmed by a flight attendant while using a plane bathroom. The flight attendant, identified as Estes Carter Thompson III, faces charges of sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography. The victim suffered severe emotional distress, and the lawsuit seeks monetary relief exceeding $1 million for costs, expenses, and attorney fees.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
TikTok has been fined approximately $370 million by the European Union for inadequate safeguards to protect the personal information of children using the platform. The default settings on TikTok did not adequately protect children's privacy, and the company was not transparent about its data practices for users aged 17 and younger. This is the first fine issued against TikTok by the EU for violating data protection laws. Concerns about TikTok's data collection practices and its impact on young people's mental health have been growing, especially due to its links to China. Regulators are also investigating whether TikTok unlawfully sends user data from the EU to China. In the US, policymakers have been grappling with how to regulate TikTok, with some government agencies banning its use due to concerns about data security.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed new rules that would ban Meta, Facebook, and its other platforms from monetizing the data of children under 18 years old, citing violations of child privacy protections, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The proposed changes would also require explicit user consent for any new uses of facial recognition technology and would bar the company from launching new products or services without the green light from an independent privacy assessor. Meta has called the proposal a "political stunt" and plans to fight it.