Court Dismisses New Mexico AG’s Lawsuit Challenging Google’s Educational Tools For Kids

A U.S. Federal Court dismissed the New Mexico Attorney General’s lawsuit against Google that alleged the technology company failed to obtain proper parental consent to collect personal information from students who use its educational products.  The C… Continue reading Court Dismisses New Mexico AG’s Lawsuit Challenging Google’s Educational Tools For Kids

Court Dismisses New Mexico AG’s Lawsuit Challenging Google’s Educational Tools For Kids

A U.S. Federal Court dismissed the New Mexico Attorney General’s lawsuit against Google that alleged the technology company failed to obtain proper parental consent to collect personal information from students who use its educational products.  The C… Continue reading Court Dismisses New Mexico AG’s Lawsuit Challenging Google’s Educational Tools For Kids

‘Tiny’ COPPA Case Provides Broad Guidance

At the end of April, the U.S. District Court in New Mexico dismissed most, but not all, of the New Mexico Attorney General’s claims against a group of Ad Networks and Google for violations of the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protectio… Continue reading ‘Tiny’ COPPA Case Provides Broad Guidance

YouTube and Google Fined $170 Million for COPPA Violations; FTC to Investigate YouTube Channels Next

Following an extensive investigation, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a settlement with Google and its subsidiary YouTube for the largest-ever civil penalty for violations under the Children’s Online Privacy Prote… Continue reading YouTube and Google Fined $170 Million for COPPA Violations; FTC to Investigate YouTube Channels Next