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Minor privacy is back on the Congressional agenda this session with not one, but two major federal proposals that would alter how companies process minor data. While COPPA 2.0 is seen to be a more comprehensive approach to minor privacy in name and spirit, APRA’s approach to minor privacy has been seen by some as esoteric, requiring readers to journey through the labyrinth of definitions and interpret the cascading impact of APRAs treatment of sensitive data. In its current form, APRA appears to restrict advertising to minors in ways that would go far beyond the restrictions found in COPPA 2.0. What’s more, APRA’s restrictions on processing a minor’s data do not carry an explicit knowledge of standard in the public discussion draft. It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this blog post! #COPPA #APRA #privacy #targetedAdvertising #TeenPrivacy #ChildPrivacy

Don't miss tomorrow's #PETed discussion! Expert Claire Quinn will be discussing the recent spotlight on #ageassurance and #ageverification and increasing requirements for parent consent and controls! Over the past few years there has been a tsunami of new privacy legislation driven by the EU, UK and US to address user #dataprivacy and online harms and risks to users including children. 📆 Thursday, September 26th, 2024 @ 12:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM CEST at https://lnkd.in/gJr5fii3 #privacydiscussion #privacyengineering #privacybydesign #childrensprivacy

Last week, we filed comments with the New York Attorney General as part of their Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), soliciting comments, data, and other information to assist the office to protect children’s privacy pursuant to the New York SAFE for Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act (“CDPA”). Our comments reflect insights and lessons learned from years of experience consulting with corporations and organizations to practically apply the regulatory requirements of COPPA and other child privacy regulations globally. Our comments can be viewed here: https://hubs.li/Q02SZhFx0 #ageaware #agedetermination #ageverification #parentalconsent #SAFEAct

The updated Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) introduces more stringent rules on data collection, targeted ads and parental rights for minors. Varnum attorneys Bhashit (Sheek) Shah and Marisa McConnell break down how these changes affect companies and online platforms. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWT5cSfr

It’s #DataPrivacyDay! I deal with privacy terms in the State’s contracts every day. I can’t help private businesses with compliance or guidelines for your privacy notices, but I can certainly refer you to someone who has the right background and tools, depending on what you need. Feel free to send me a DM! If you are confused about your privacy rights as an individual, then the toolkit in the DOJ link below is a great place to start.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP's Trisha Sircar writes: On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release confirming that it has finalized changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. These changes will 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. #ftc #coppa #onlineprivacy #childrensprivacy #dataprivacy

For privacy, and youth privacy in particular, the reality of what the US Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo means is nuanced, writes Ariel Fox Johnson. But if there is bipartisan Congressional interest in protecting teens' privacy, legislation is needed now. #Privacy #DataProtection #ChildSafety #Chevron https://lnkd.in/deR2PjRP

More on the Children’s Online Privacy Code Colin Biggers & Paisley provide a welcome legal update on the federal government’s Privacy Act Review report: * a new statutory tort to address serious invasions of privacy; * development of a Children’s Online Privacy Code to better protect children from a range of online harms, where it will be the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) developing this Code; * greater transparency for individuals regarding automated decisions that affect them; * streamlined information sharing in the case of an emergency or eligible data breach, while ensuring that information is appropriately protected; and * stronger enforcement powers for the Australian Information Commissioner. Their article examines the proposed changes further:

Heightened Privacy Protections for Minors in Virginia: On May 17, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 361/HB 707 amending the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA") to provide heightened protections to consumers under 18 years of age, not just those under 13, as the law provides currently. Specifically, the amendment requires controllers to obtain parental consent before processing any minors' personal data for certain purposes, and it requires controllers that provide online services, products, or features to children known to... By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP #dataprotection #dataprivacy #privacy

👨⚖️ Texas expands privacy investigations into platforms like Reddit and Discord, scrutinizing data practices under strict child-focused privacy laws. #DataPrivacy #ChildSafetyOnline #DigitalPrivacy #TexasPrivacyLaws #ParentalConsent #TechRegulation #PrivacyEnforcement #BiometricData #SocialMedia #YouthProtection https://lnkd.in/gy2RzP5U