ARTICLE · 04 FEBRUARY 2020

Expected Changes To COPPA: Bipartisan Proposals And The FTC Review

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With newly proposed legislation, the House has joined the Senate in introducing bipartisan legislation making changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

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With newly proposed legislation, the House has joined the Senate in introducing bipartisan legislation making changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This pending legislation, when combined with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ongoing COPPA review and workshop, foreshadows expanded COPPA protections, especially for teenagers between 13 and 15 years of age.

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This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

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