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Following predictions that the year ahead will be a big year for kid/teen privacy, the Federal Trade Commission kicked off 2025 with a new #COPPA Rule to protect kids privacy and and keep them safe online - the first changes in a dozen years. The vote to issue the Rule was unanimous, signaling lots of action ahead. See Privacy Certified's quick summary below.

The Federal Trade Commission issued its long-awaited final Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA Rule) today, on a 5-0 vote, with incoming Republican Chairman Andrew Ferguson concurring in the result.?The new Rule, which comes into effect 60 days after formal publication (with full compliance required within a year), sets out new requirements for the collection, use, and sharing of kids' personal data to help protect their privacy and keep them safe online. Most of the revisions are consistent with the proposals the FTC issued about a year ago through its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking although the FTC stopped short of adopting several controversial changes. (You can find our analysis of those proposals on the Privacy Certified blog.) The Rule, which hadn't been updated since 2103 -- a dozen years ago in people time and even more in technology time -- establishes new requirements on number of topics such as biometric identifiers, targeted advertising, data retention and data security, and more. It also provides more direction on "mixed audience" services under COPPA and allows "text plus" verifiable parental consent. The new Rule also imposes heightened transparency obligations for Safe Harbor programs like Privacy Certified. We're still making our way through the 225+ pages of Rule text, analysis, and Commissioner opinions. Going forward, we'll work with our program members on implementing the changes required by the Rule. Stay tuned for more in-depth takeaways. And please get in touch if we can help you comply with the new COPPA Rule. #COPPA, #kidsprivacy, #SafeHarbor

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule, introducing significant changes to enhance children's privacy online. ?? Prohibition of Targeted Advertising Without Explicit Consent: Companies are now required to obtain verifiable parental consent before engaging in targeted advertising directed at children. This measure aims to prevent the exploitation of children's data for advertising purposes without parental approval. ?? Data Retention Limitations: The amendments impose strict limitations on how long companies can retain children's personal information. Data must be deleted when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, reducing the risk of misuse or unauthorized access. ?? Enhanced Data Security Requirements: Companies are mandated to implement robust data security measures to protect children's personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes adopting reasonable procedures to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data. https://lnkd.in/ehExBprN

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), introducing stricter requirements on how companies collect, use, and disclose children’s personal data. These changes aim to enhance safeguards for children under 13 and give parents greater control over their kids’ online privacy. Key Changes in the Final Rule: 1. Parental Opt-In for Targeted Ads: Companies must obtain verifiable parental consent before using children’s data for targeted advertising or sharing it with third parties. 2. Data Retention Limits: Operators can only retain children’s personal information for as long as necessary for a specific purpose and cannot keep it indefinitely. 3. Transparency for Safe Harbor Programs: COPPA Safe Harbor programs must publicly disclose membership lists and report additional information to improve accountability. 4. Expanded Definitions: "Personal information" now includes biometric and government-issued identifiers. FTC’s Commitment to Protecting Kids Online: FTC Chair Lina M. Khan stated: “The updated COPPA rule strengthens key protections for kids’ privacy online. By requiring parents to opt in to targeted advertising practices, this final rule prohibits platforms from sharing and monetizing children’s data without active permission.” Next Steps and Compliance: - The final rule becomes effective 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. - Entities must achieve full compliance within one year, except for provisions with earlier deadlines. What This Means: The amendments reflect the FTC’s efforts to address evolving data practices in today’s digital landscape, ensuring companies prioritize children’s privacy and adhere to data minimization and transparency standards. For further details, you can read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/g5CD9vNQ For more updates on consumer protection and privacy regulations, follow Global Regulatory Insights. #COPPA #ChildrensPrivacy #OnlineSafety #FTC #DataProtection #GlobalRegulatoryInsights

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1998 and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The primary goal of COPPA is to protect the privacy of children under the age of 13 when they are online. Here are the key aspects of COPPA: Key Provisions: Parental Consent: Websites and online services that collect personal information from children under 13 must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing such information. Privacy Policy: These sites and services must post a clear and comprehensive privacy policy detailing their information practices, including the types of personal information collected, how it is used, and whether it is shared with third parties. Data Minimization: Collect only as much personal information as is reasonably necessary to participate in the website or service. Parental Rights: Parents have the right to review their child's personal information, direct the website or service to delete it, and refuse to permit any further collection or use of the child's information. Security: Reasonable measures must be taken to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the personal information collected from children. Enforcement and Penalties: The FTC enforces COPPA and can impose civil penalties for non-compliance. Penalties can be substantial, reaching up to thousands of dollars per violation. Recent updates and changes in enforcement have increased the scrutiny on digital platforms, especially with the rise of apps and social media. Impact and Updates: COPPA has undergone several updates to address the evolving digital landscape, including amendments in 2013 that expanded the definition of personal information to include geolocation data, photos, videos, and audio files containing a child's image or voice. The law continues to influence how digital services are designed and operated to ensure the protection of children's privacy online. Challenges and Criticisms: While COPPA has been praised for its role in safeguarding children's online privacy, it has also faced criticism. Some argue that it places a heavy burden on small businesses and stifles innovation. Others point out that enforcement can be challenging due to the global nature of the internet and the difficulty in verifying users' ages. Overall, COPPA remains a critical framework for protecting children in the digital age, requiring ongoing adjustments to keep pace with technological advancements and changing online behaviours. #COPPA

Step forward for Children's Online Privacy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule on changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). COPPA is an outdated privacy framework from 2000 that does not address many of the issues families with children face in the context of contemporary social media, software services, and online platforms that cater to children. While we wait for Congress to act on the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA), the FTC's rule strengthens requirements for the collection, use, and disclosure of children’s personal information, and it provides new protections to parents. Read more in this article. https://lnkd.in/ghMu9A-G

JUST ANNOUNCED: The FTC has finalized changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) to set new requirements around the collection, use and disclosure of children’s personal information and give parents new tools and protections to help them control what data is provided to third parties about their children. The final rule requires parents to opt in to third-party advertising and includes other changes to address the emerging ways that consumers’ data is collected and used by companies, and particularly how children’s data is being shared and monetized. After reviewing the nearly 300 comments the agency received on the proposed changes to the COPPA Rule, the Commission decided against adopting some proposed changes, including proposed requirements that were intended to limit the use of push notifications directed to children without parental consent and changes relating to the requirements applicable to educational technology companies operating in a school environment. Read the complete press release here: https://hubs.li/Q032SYSz0

#NEW: FPF filed two comments with the Office of the New York State Attorney General to inform forthcoming rulemaking for the implementation of the New York Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA) and the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. FPF’s comments seek to ensure that New York’s online protections for youth can protect and empower minors while supporting interoperability with existing state and federal privacy frameworks. Some of our recommendations include:? ?? Mitigating privacy, technical, and practical implementation concerns with “age flags” by further consulting with stakeholders and establishing baseline criteria for qualifying signals. FPF offers technical and policy considerations the OAG should consider in furthering this emerging technology ?? When exploring appropriate methods for providing verifiable parental consent, the OAG should consider the known problems, concerns, and friction points already existing with the existing verifiable parental consent framework under COPPA. ?? Where appropriate, align core privacy concepts with the developing state comprehensive privacy landscape including the definition of “personal information” and opportunities for data sharing for research Read the full comments in a new blog by Senior Counsel for U.S. Legislation Bailey Sanchez and Policy Fellow for Youth & Education Privacy Daniel Hales: https://lnkd.in/g-H2N5fz

In the age of the Internet, we've grown accustomed to having our data scraped, packaged, and resold to advertisers, social media companies, and the like. While that's all well and good (ish) when it comes to adults, the question remains: how do regulators approach protecting children who may not understand the risks associated with sharing personal information online? For this week's blog post, join Zack Pearlstein as he dives into the world of child privacy legislation. He starts by analyzing the FTC's Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA"), as well as amendments made earlier this year that enhance protections related to targeted advertising, biometric information, and more. From there, Zack compares the FTC's approach to the Canadian Office of the Privacy Commissioner ("OPC"). While Canada does not have specific legislation in place to protect children on the Internet, the approach we take has substantial similarities to our friends south of the border. If you want to learn more about COPPA, the OPC, and what the future of children's privacy laws may look like, find the full article below! https://lnkd.in/gsekitkf

ChildFund welcomes the introduction of the first ever Children’s Privacy Code as part of the Privacy Act bill introduced to Parliament by the Attorney General today. Chief Executive Officer at ChildFund Australia, Margaret Sheehan said, “A strong, effective and appropriately resourced Children’s Code would put responsibility on digital platforms to handle data in ways that are in children’s best interests and act to prevent serious harm. It has the potential to protect them from the widespread collection, sharing, sale and use of their data and stop them from being targeted with ads or addictive designs.” The introduction of a Children’s Privacy Code is a strong first step, but keeping children safe online shouldn’t stop here. In the next round of reforms, ChildFund is urging the government to consider: ? Changes to ‘tick a box’ consent ? Requirements to consider children’s best interests in deciding if data collection and use is ‘fair and reasonable' ? Prohibition of targeted advertising to a child except when it is in their best interest. ChildFund Australia urges the Government to commit to a second tranche of reforms to fully deliver on the goodwill and intent to keep children safe. Read more ? https://bit.ly/3Tr1CUS