Disney Pays $10M to Settle Child Privacy Violations on YouTube

• Walt Disney agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty to settle allegations of violating U.S. child privacy laws on YouTube.
• The Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged Disney failed to label certain YouTube videos as "Made for Kids," allowing collection of personal data from children under 13 for targeted advertising.
• The settlement requires Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations to establish a program ensuring ongoing compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).
• COPPA mandates verifiable parental consent before collecting personal data from children under 13 on online platforms.
• This penalty is one of the largest for COPPA violations, emphasizing increased scrutiny on media companies' data practices with young audiences.

Why It Matters: Disney faces $10M penalty for child data misuse, highlighting strict COPPA enforcement.