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ARTICLE · 30 JANUARY 2026

Little Users, Big Rules: Tracking Children's Privacy Legislation

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Legislative and regulatory activity throughout 2025 and the beginning of 2026 reflects sustained federal and state attention on how children's personal information is collected and used online...

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Legislative and regulatory activity throughout 2025 and the beginning of 2026 reflects sustained federal and state attention on how children's personal information is collected and used online and protecting children's privacy and mental health. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Final Rule Amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) on April 22, 2025, and subsequently, on June 27, the US Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring age verification to access adult-content websites. Several states are also advancing legislation aimed at strengthening children's privacy protections. Before delving into a more detailed discussion of this recent activity, the following developments help to provide important context:

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