Tag: Childrens Data

Tag: Childrens Data

COPPA Compliance in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know About Child Safety Laws

COPPA compliance is paramount for companies operating in the U.S. as this legislation remains a critical law for protecting children’s privacy. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) remains one of the most important legal safeguards in the United States, designed to protect children under 13 years old from online data collection without parental consent.

The UK’s Children’s Code: Update for businesses processing children’s data

The ICO has provided recommended business practices for businesses processing children’s data in the UK, to ensure compliance with the UK’s Children’s Code.   The UK’s Children’s Code (also known as the Age-Appropriate Design Code) sets out key data protection requirements for online services that process children’s personal data. Enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office

The Irish DPC imposed a fine of €405 million on Meta Platforms Limited

The Irish DPC imposed a fine of €405 million on Meta Platforms Limited, relating to the processing of children’s data.    The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently imposed a fine of €405 million and a range of corrective measures on Meta Platforms Limited (Ireland), after an inquiry into the company revealed several GDPR infractions.