in September<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Justice Department had alleged that Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations failed to accurately identify some YouTube video content as \u201cMade for Kids,\u201d enabling Disney and other parties to collect personal data from children under 13 years old. This information was then used for targeted advertising without parental notice or consent. <\/p>\n
The Federal Trade Commission investigated the matter and referred the case to the Justice Department. <\/p>\n
The alleged activities violated the Children\u2019s Online Privacy Protection Act that requires websites and other online parties to safeguard the personal information it collects for children under 13 by notifying parents and obtaining their consent prior to acquiring such data. <\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting the well-being and safety of kids and families is at the heart of what we do,\u201d a Disney spokesperson said in a statement in September. \u201cDisney has a long tradition of embracing the highest standards of compliance with children\u2019s privacy laws, and we remain committed to investing in the tools needed to continue being a leader in this space.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement Tuesday, Assistant Atty. Gen. Brett A. Shumate said, \u201cthe Justice Department is firmly devoted to ensuring parents have a say in how their children\u2019s information is collected and used. The Department will take swift action to root out any unlawful infringement on parents\u2019 rights to protect their children\u2019s privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the $10-million penalty, the stipulated order prohibits Disney from operating on YouTube \u201cin a manner that violates COPPA and requires Disney to create a program that will ensure it properly complies with COPPA on YouTube going forward,\u201d said the Justice Department.<\/p>\n
Disney could not immediately be reached for additional comment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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