As the landscape of kids’ privacy regulation evolves rapidly at both the state and federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been clear that kids’ privacy is a priority. Indeed, Chairman ...

Operating under EU jurisdiction, Trustname requires proper legal grounds before enforcement, conducts manual reviews, and rejects bad-faith reports that lack credible evidence. This registrant-first ...

While countries around the world act to protect the on-line privacy of adults, Congress has failed to address this widely recognized problem. However, when it comes ...

Recent bipartisan privacy and online safety initiatives reflect growing concern over youth mental health, online exploitation, and manipulative digital design. Our ...

Overview: Data breaches can lead to misuse of information and lead to financial scams, identity theft, and damaged reputation. Preventing data breaches dep ...

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What if every click you made online was being watched, recorded, and sold? This isn’t the plot of a dystopian novel—it’s the reality of modern internet use. From social media platforms to shopping ...

Pity the poor regulators who must implement online safety policy – it is difficult for the industry to agree on the right approach to many aspects of it. Even so, a recent policy conference airs some ...

In August 2025, a claim circulated online that putting an emoji over a child's face in photos — a practice popularized by celebrity parents — does not protect their privacy. One Facebook page shared ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday welcomed the signing of a new law in Brazil designed to protect children’s rights online, describing the legislation as a significant advancement and encouraging ...