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⚖️ Disney will pay a $10 million civil penalty to resolve allegations it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by failing to properly label kid-directed videos on YouTube, which allowed data collection and targeted advertising for users under 13. The Department of Justice, following a referral from the FTC, said YouTube had notified Disney in 2020 about mislabeled content, but the company did not ensure correct Made for Kids designations. The settlement requires Disney to notify parents before collecting children's data and to correct video labels to prevent unlawful targeted ads.

🔒 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.

⚖️ The FTC secured a $10 million settlement with Disney after finding the company mislabeled children’s content on YouTube, enabling collection of kids' personal data without parental notice or consent. The complaint says Disney applied channel-level tags that caused many videos to be marked as 'Not Made for Kids' instead of Made for Kids, circumventing COPPA protections. The settlement imposes a civil penalty, requires parental notice prior to data collection, and mandates a new program to ensure correct MFK labeling on future uploads.