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FTC Action: Robot Toys Collected Children's Location Data Illegally

🔒 The FTC and DOJ have acted against Chinese toy maker Apitor Technology after its robot toys and companion Android app transmitted precise geolocation data about children without parental notice or consent. The company integrated a third-party SDK, JPush, which collected street-level location sufficient to identify homes and routines. Apitor agreed to a settlement with a suspended $500,000 penalty, a permanent ban on collecting sensitive kids’ data without parental consent, and obligations to delete illegally gathered records and submit to monitoring.

US Sues Toy Maker Over Kids' Geolocation Data Leak

🔒 The U.S. Department of Justice has sued toy maker Apitor after an FTC referral, alleging it allowed a Chinese third party to collect precise geolocation data from children without notifying parents or obtaining consent required under COPPA. Apitor's Android app for robot toys uses the JPush SDK, which reportedly collected location data for any purpose, including targeted advertising. Under a proposed settlement, Apitor must secure third-party COPPA compliance, notify parents, delete collected personal information, limit retention, and faces a $500,000 penalty that is currently suspended amid claimed financial hardship.