Strengthens Online Privacy for Kids and Teens

Official: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

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CommerceAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresState and local government operationsComputers and information technologyChild safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social mediaCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsMarketing and advertisingTelephone and wireless communicationComputer security and identity theftFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Right of privacy

Why This Matters

This bill strengthens rules about how websites and apps collect and use personal information from children and teens. It aims to better protect their privacy online.

If you are a parent, this law will help protect your child's personal information when they use online services.

Affects: This bill affects children and teens who use websites and mobile applications, as well as the companies that operate them.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill expands protections for the personal information of children and teens online. 2. Operators of websites and apps must limit the sharing of personal information to only necessary parties. 3. The bill requires operators to delete personal information when it is no longer needed. 4. It updates the definition of personal information to include more types of data. 5. Nonprofit organizations are not included in these new regulations.

Who is affected?

This bill affects children and teens who use websites and mobile applications, as well as the companies that operate them.

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