Disney settles with DOJ for alleged child privacy violations with $10 million payment
Los Angeles Times••business
Key Points:
- The Walt Disney Co. has settled claims with the U.S. Department of Justice for violating child privacy laws, agreeing to pay a $10 million penalty.
- The Justice Department alleged that Disney failed to properly label some YouTube videos as “Made for Kids,” allowing the collection of personal data from children under 13 without parental consent, violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- The Federal Trade Commission investigated the issue and referred the case to the Justice Department, which secured a stipulated order requiring Disney to comply with COPPA on YouTube going forward.
- The settlement prohibits Disney from operating on YouTube in ways that violate COPPA and mandates the creation of a compliance program to safeguard children's privacy.
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