United States of America: FTC investigation into children's privacy in educational technology
Progress
Current status
adopted
19 May 2022 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
FTC Policy Statement announcing investigation into children's privacy in education technology sector
On 19 May 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a Policy Statement on children's privacy protection with regards to data collection in educational technology. The FTC stated its intention to investigate educational technology companies fo…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority