United States of America: FTC Amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
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Federal Trade Commission's amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) enters into force
On 23 April 2026, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) enters into force. All subject operators are required to comply with the Rule’s provisions by 22 April 2026. Operators must confirm…
SourceFederal Trade Commission's amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) enters into force with grace period
On 23 June 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) enters into effect with a grace period until 22 April 2026 for operators to fully implement the Rule’s provisions. The amendments en…
SourceFederal Trade Commission adopted final amendments to Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule)
On 22 April 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted final amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule), codified at 16 CFR Part 312, to enhance content moderation and data protection for children under 13 in digi…
SourceFederal Trade Commission adopted amendments to Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule)
On 16 January 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) to strengthen protections for children’s personal data. The amendments introduce requirements for operators of website…
SourceClosed consultation on FTC amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
On 11 March 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). The amendments aim to impose additional restrictions on the use and disclosure of chil…
SourceOpened consultation on FTC amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
On 11 January 2024, the public consultation opened on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) until 11 March 2024. The amendments aim to impose additional restrictions on the…
SourceAnnounced FTC amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
On 20 December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). The amendments aim to impose additional restrictions on the use and disclosure of children's personal information, …
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