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Meta's $18B settlement could rewrite kids' safety rules on social media
technology1 month ago

Meta's $18B settlement could rewrite kids' safety rules on social media

Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle COPPA-related claims that its Facebook and Instagram harmed children; the deal imposes tighter teen safety features (a two-hour daily limit, default safety tools, muted notifications, and hidden likes), plus a year-long effort to better identify under-13 users, while Meta does not admit wrongdoing—a development that could spur global scrutiny and drive safer practices across social media platforms.

via BBC|
#child-safety#coppa#meta
TikTok Reaches $400 Million COPPA Settlement With U.S.
technology1 month ago

TikTok Reaches $400 Million COPPA Settlement With U.S.

TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the U.S. to settle a Department of Justice COPPA lawsuit accusing the platform of collecting data on users under 13; under the terms, TikTok and ByteDance will pay $300 million now and $100 million later after the government vacates a 2019 FTC consent decree, reflecting changes in ownership and privacy controls for young users since the suit was filed.

via BBC|
#bytedance#coppa#doj
DOJ and TikTok Strike $400 Million COPPA Settlement, No Admission of Guilt
technology1 month ago

DOJ and TikTok Strike $400 Million COPPA Settlement, No Admission of Guilt

The U.S. Department of Justice and TikTok (ByteDance) have agreed to a $400 million settlement over COPPA violations, avoiding further litigation and not admitting wrongdoing; TikTok has since overhauled ownership, management, and privacy protections, introducing stronger youth safeguards, age controls, and greater parental oversight, in what DOJ calls a major step in protecting kids online.

via Axios|
#bytedance#coppa#doj
Meta and Pinterest Fall as Youth-Safety Trial Opens, Repricing Social-Media Risk
business1 month ago

Meta and Pinterest Fall as Youth-Safety Trial Opens, Repricing Social-Media Risk

Meta Platforms and Pinterest slid about 4% ahead of a bellwether 29-state youth-safety trial in Oakland, where CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri are expected to testify; plaintiffs allege platform features drive teen use and harm mental health while COPPA violations are cited, with potential damages cited up to trillions and a broader repricing of social-media risk, alongside notes of BlackRock’s El Paso data-center insurance concerns and investors awaiting trial outcomes.

via 24/7 Wall St.|
#business#coppa#meta-platforms
Meta's Courtroom Showdown: Possible $1.4T Penalty Over Social Apps and COPPA
technology1 month ago

Meta's Courtroom Showdown: Possible $1.4T Penalty Over Social Apps and COPPA

Meta heads to a California federal trial over social-media addiction and COPPA violations, with states seeking potentially record penalties up to $1.4 trillion for allegedly misleading the public about safety and data collection from users under 13. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will oversee the six-week case in Oakland, with an advisory eight-member jury and possible testimony from Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri; Meta contends the claims are unproven and the proposed penalties are inflated, amid thousands of related lawsuits and high legal costs—opening arguments begin Aug. 18.

via Engadget|
#coppa#meta#privacy
States sue Meta in bellwether trial over social media's impact on children's health
business1 month ago

States sue Meta in bellwether trial over social media's impact on children's health

Meta Platforms faces a major bellwether trial in Oakland as 29 states allege the company used features like infinite scroll and autoplay to maximize youth engagement, harming children's mental health and violating COPPA by allowing under-13 users without parental consent; Meta denies wrongdoing and warns damages could reach as high as $1.4 trillion. The case, overseen by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, could feature testimony from Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri and will set precedent for future litigation against social media firms.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#child-mental-health#coppa
Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case
technology3 months ago

Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case

Meta and other social platforms face a multi-state COPPA lawsuit accusing deceptive data practices. California and three other states seek up to about $1.4 trillion in damages, which Meta calls a “headline-seeking” figure that is “untethered from reality.” The case is part of a broader wave of child-privacy actions, involving about 29 states and potentially heading to trial in August, while Meta’s stock fluctuates as investors weigh AI and hardware investments.

via Deadline|
#attorneys-general#coppa#damages
FTC Encourages Age-Verification Tech to Strengthen COPPA Protections
technology7 months ago

FTC Encourages Age-Verification Tech to Strengthen COPPA Protections

The FTC issued a policy statement saying it will not pursue COPPA enforcement actions against general‑ or mixed‑audience sites that collect personal information solely to determine a user’s age through age‑verification tech, provided they meet strict conditions (no extra use or retention, proper third‑party assurances, clear notices, reasonable security, and likely accurate age results). The agency also plans to review the COPPA Rule as age‑verification technologies evolve, with the policy remaining in effect until final rule amendments.

via Federal Trade Commission (.gov)|
#age-verification#childrens-privacy#coppa
"FTC Blocks ESRB's Facial Recognition Age Verification Tool for Game Purchases"
technology2 years ago

"FTC Blocks ESRB's Facial Recognition Age Verification Tool for Game Purchases"

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected the Entertainment Software Ratings Board's (ESRB) application for a facial recognition age verification tool, which would have been used as a form of parental consent under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC cited concerns over privacy, protections, accuracy, and deepfakes, despite some supporters believing the technology had sufficient privacy measures. The ESRB's proposal, developed in partnership with Yoti and SuperAwesome, aimed to estimate users' ages without storing their data, but the FTC's 4-0 vote against the application means it cannot be used for now, although the regulator left open the possibility for the ESRB to re-file the application in the future.

via IGN|
#age-verification#coppa#esrb
"US Government and FTC Reject Biometric Age Estimation Technology Proposals"
technology2 years ago

"US Government and FTC Reject Biometric Age Estimation Technology Proposals"

The US Federal Trade Commission has blocked plans to introduce "privacy-protective facial age estimation" technology, which was designed to enforce the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). The technology, submitted by the ESRB, Yoti, and SuperAwesome, aimed to determine a user's age without storing photographic imagery or using facial recognition algorithms. The FTC's decision to deny the application was unanimous, but without prejudice, leaving open the possibility for resubmission in the future.

via Eurogamer.net|
#coppa#esrb#facial-age-estimation
"FTC Proposes Stricter Rules to Safeguard Children's Online Privacy"
technology2 years ago

"FTC Proposes Stricter Rules to Safeguard Children's Online Privacy"

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on proposed rules to update the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and shift the responsibility of protecting children's data from parents to service providers. The proposed rules include turning off targeted advertising by default, limiting push notifications, restricting surveillance in schools, strengthening data security measures, and prohibiting companies from retaining children's data indefinitely. The FTC also aims to expand COPPA's definition of "personal information" to include biometric identifiers. The proposed changes are intended to address the evolving ways personal information is collected and used to monetize children's data. The public has 60 days to submit comments once the notice of proposed rulemaking is published.

via Ars Technica|
#childrens-privacy#coppa#data-protection