The Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday approved by a unanimous voice vote two controversial “online safety” bills that have been criticized by leading digital rights and privacy advocates.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass controversial “online safety” bills KOSA and COPPA, currently making their way through the Senate.
In a report issued to Congress, the Federal Trade Commission touted the effectiveness of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), saying it has protected “the privacy and security of young children online without unduly burdening website operators.”
Social networking site Xanga.com has settled its dispute with the Federal Trade Commission by agreeing to pay $1 million for allegedly violating the Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and its implementing rule, which requires commercial websites to obtain consent from parents before collecting information from minors.
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal to make permanent a temporary provision of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule.
