Disney Fined $10 Million by FTC for Alleged Children's Data Collection Violations
Disney will pay a $10 million fine to settle FTC allegations of unlawfully collecting children's data. Mislabeled YouTube videos violated COPPA, enabling targeted advertising to kids under 13.
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Overview
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million fine to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission regarding the unlawful collection of children's data.
The FTC accused Disney of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by failing to correctly label videos as "Made for Kids" on YouTube.
This mislabeling allowed for the collection of data from children under 13 without parental consent, which was then used for targeted advertising.
The videos in question featured popular Disney content, including clips from "Coco," "Frozen," "Toy Story," "Encanto," and music from "The Incredibles."
The settlement addresses the FTC's claims that Disney's practices enabled data collection from young viewers, leading to privacy concerns and regulatory action.
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