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Perspective

Sep. 23, 2014

Don't forget apps: COPPA compliance

The FTC is reviewing whether changes should be made to COPPA to help the law keep pace with the widespread adoption of mobile devices. By Katherine Ritchey and Zachary Werner


By Katherine Ritchey and Zachary Werner


There may not be an app for protecting children's information on the Internet, but there is a law. In recent months, the Federal Trade Commission has provided clarifying guidance on the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and also settled enforcement actions against mobile application developers.


"As people - especially children - move more of their lives onto mobile devices, it's ...

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