Information newly made available under California law has shed light on data broker practices, including exactly what categories of information they trade in.
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How to protect your child’s identity
We all know identity theft in adults is a serious problem, but how much do you consider your child’s identity? Identity…
Microsoft illegally collected and retained children’s data, says FTC
Microsoft is counting the cost of privacy violations, with $20m in fines related to illegal data collection from children’s Xbox accounts….
Controversial Kids’ Code aims to keep children safe online
California has passed a bill designed to make the internet a safer place for children. The bill, commonly referred to as…
Are TikTok’s new settings enough to keep kids safe?
TikTok, the now widely popular social media platform that allows users to create, share, and discover, amateur short clips—usually something akin…
YouTube ordered to cough up $170M settlement over COPPA infraction
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has required Google and YouTube to pay a settlement fee totaling…
The not-so-definitive guide to cybersecurity and data privacy laws
US cybersecurity and data privacy laws are, to put it lightly, a mess. Years of piecemeal legislation, Supreme Court decisions, and…