FTC publishes updates to children’s privacy rule, easing fears that Trump admin would nix it

Summary: The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an updated version of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) that will take effect on June 23. This revised regulation introduces stricter requirements for how online entities handle children’s data and aims to enhance privacy protections. Advocacy groups have noted this as a significant regulatory shift for children’s online privacy in decades.

Affected: Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Online platforms targeting children

Keypoints :

• The updated COPPA regulation mandates stronger obligations for protecting children’s confidentiality and data security.
• Websites and apps must establish information security programs, disclose data collection methods, and obtain verifiable parental consent before sharing data.
• This new rule is viewed as a major improvement over previous regulations, reshaping how children’s data is treated online.