by Amber C. Thomson, Howard W. Waltzman, Kathryn Allen, and Megan P. Von Borstel
Amber C. Thomson, Howard W. Waltzman, Kathryn Allen, and Megan P. Von Borstel (Photos courtesy of Mayer Brown)
As the digital world becomes an integral part of children’s lives, state legislatures are placing greater emphasis on regulating how companies handle children’s personal information. This article explores the recent developments in state and federal children’s privacy legislation, examining how states are shaping the future of online safety for minors and shedding light on amendments to the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
As social media companies and digital services providers increasingly cater to younger audiences, state legislatures are placing greater emphasis on regulating how companies handle children’s personal information. This Legal Update explores the recent developments in state and federal children’s privacy legislation, examining how states are shaping the future of online safety for minors and shedding light on amendments to the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).