Tag Archive: COPPA

Oct 10

Justin Bieber’s Website Operators Fined $1 Million By FTC

Tweet On October 4, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it had settled charges against Arista Arena, LLC (“Arista”), the operator of fan websites for pop music artists including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Rihanna.  The FTC’s complaint alleged that Arista’s website registration processes did not meet the direct notice and parental …

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Apr 19

FTC to Review COPPA Rule

Tweet The Federal Trade Commission has scheduled a public meeting to consider changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. “Protecting Kids’ Privacy Online: Reviewing the COPPA Rule” will be held June 2, 2010 at the FTC Conference Center in Washington, DC. The COPPA Rule applies to 1) operators of commercial Web sites and online services directed to children under 13 that …

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Aug 13

Maine Passes Sweeping Law Governing Marketing to Minors

Tweet There’s a sweeping new privacy law being enacted in Maine.  Details here.  We’ll be monitoring this one closely, as its reach goes well beyond the bounds set by COPPA.