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Ninth Circuit Revives Children’s Privacy Class Action Against Google
- Children's Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
- Data Protection
- Enforcement of Privacy Laws
- Student Privacy
- Updates
The Inquirer: Experts Warn Smart Toys Could Collect And Sell Your Kids’ Data
- Children's Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
- Data Protection
- News
CBS Mornings: Privacy advocates warn about smart toys, urge FTC to do more
- Children's Privacy
- Data Protection
- News
CBS News: Experts warn smart toys could be collecting user data that might be sold
- Children's Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
- Data Protection
- News
FTC Announces $520 Million in Penalties for Fortnite Game Maker Over Privacy Violations, Dark Patterns
- Children's Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
- Data Protection
- Updates
European Parliament Adopts DSA, DMA
- Access to Information
- Big Data
- Children's Privacy
- Competition and Privacy
- International Privacy
- International Privacy Laws
- Social Media Privacy
- Updates
EPIC Joins Call for FTC Investigation Into Manipulative Design in FIFA Game
- Children's Privacy
- Data Protection
- Enforcement of Privacy Laws
- Updates
CNN: Virtual learning apps tracked and shared kids’ data and online activities with advertisers, report says
- Children's Privacy
- Data Protection
- Student Privacy
- News
Schoolwork Without Surveillance: The FTC’s Crackdown on Ed Tech Privacy Abuses

On May 19, the Federal Trade Commission unanimously voted to approve a Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) policy statement that warns against surveillance as a condition of accessing educational tools. The statement explains that “Children should not have to needlessly hand over their data and forfeit their privacy in order to do their schoolwork or participate in remote learning, especially given the wide and increasing adoption of ed tech tools.” The FTC emphasized COPPA’s prohibition against mandatory collection, limitations on the use and retention of data, and security requirements.
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Children's Privacy
- Commercial AI Use
- Data Protection
- Student Privacy
- Analysis
As FTC Warns EdTech Providers Against Student Surveillance, EPIC Urges Further Action
- Children's Privacy
- Data Protection
- Enforcement of Privacy Laws
- Updates

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