Protecting Children and Teenagers' Online Privacy: New Rules for Digital Services
This act expands online privacy protections for children and teenagers, introducing new obligations for digital companies. Citizens will gain greater control over their children's data, and companies will need to obtain consent for processing information about users under 18. The act also increases corporate responsibility for data security and prohibits targeted advertising for this age group.
Key points
Extends online privacy protection to teenagers aged 13-17, not just children under 13.
Requires explicit consent from parents (for children) or teenagers (for teens) for processing their personal data.
Companies must minimize data collection, retain it only as necessary, and ensure its security.
Prohibits targeted personalized advertising and behavioral profiling for children and teenagers.
Parents and teenagers gain the right to access, correct, and delete their personal information.
Establishes a dedicated Youth Privacy and Marketing Division within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Allows parents to bring civil actions for violations, with potential for damages.
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