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Jul 7, 2023 Unfiltered edtech ai children

US Regulator Forces Edtech Firms to Become Accountable for Damage to Children's Identities

Great news for public education and parental rights! The FTC's stance against edtech providers outsourcing compliance responsibilities is a win for children's privacy. It sets a vital precedent for regulatory bodies.

Jul 7, 2023 Unfiltered edtech amazon children

Amazon's Efforts to Diversify Its Revenue Land it in Hot Water with Regulators

The FTC's $30 million fine on Amazon for COPPA violations highlights a pattern of sacrificing privacy for profit. Despite this, Amazon continues tax avoidance. Such leniency may embolden invasive data collection and exploitation of vulnerable sectors by unscrupulous tech companies.

Jul 7, 2023 Unfiltered privacy microsoft children

Microsoft Privacy Violation a Reminder that Sharing Children's Data By Default Just Won't Fly

Federal Trade Commission reveals Microsoft's breach of COPPA by coercing children under 13 to provide personal details shared with advertisers. Even if consent was withheld, data was retained.