FTC Strengthens Rules to Protect Kids' Privacy on Apps and Sites
Published Date: 4/22/2025
Rule
Summary
The FTC updated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule to better protect kids' personal info online. These changes affect websites and apps that collect data from children under 13, making rules clearer and stronger to keep up with new tech. Businesses should get ready to follow the updated rules soon to avoid fines and keep kids safe online.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Websites/apps must follow updated COPPA
If you run a website or app that collects information from children under 13, the FTC updated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule and you will need to comply with the changes. The summary says businesses should get ready to follow the updated rules soon to avoid fines and to keep kids safe online.
Stronger protection for kids' data
If you have a child under 13, the FTC strengthened rules that protect personal information collected from children under 13 online. The amendment says the Rule is updated to strengthen protections and respond to changes in technology and online practices.
Definitions and rules updated for new tech
The FTC added one new definition and changed several others, and updated key provisions of the Rule to respond to changes in technology and online practices. These definition and provision changes may change what data and practices are covered and will affect how businesses comply.
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