Just in time for Christmas, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has unveiled its long-anticipated update to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA Rule”).  The COPPA Rule, which has been in place since 1999, imposes a variety of privacy requirements on “operators” of websites and online services that are “directed to children” under

Most parents have seen the commercial –three-year olds reading Harry Potter, one-year olds cruising through books.  If you’re like me, you probably felt a little guilty that you hadn’t availed yourself of the learning miracle promised by “Your Baby Can Read” for your kids.  “Your Baby Can Read!” is a $200 set of DVDs, pop-up

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has released a new set of proposed amendments in its ongoing review of its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) regulations. These amendments would alter key definitions in the COPPA regulations, modifying the FTC’s original proposal from September 2011. If finalized, the FTC’s proposals to date will significantly change who