On 17 September 2026, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the EU KIDS Act (EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy), a harmonised EU framework designed to reshape how children engage with online services. The proposal goes well beyond age verification requirements and seeks to fundamentally change the design of digital services used
Continue Reading EU: Commission proposes a new KIDS Act to protect children online
The protection of children online, including the safeguarding of their personal data, has emerged as a key regulatory focus in the UK, with the Government facing sustained pressure to address concerns about children’s safety online.[1] Recent developments have added further momentum – in particular, Australia’s recent prohibition on social media use by under-16s has
Continue Reading UK: Protecting Children Online – A Changing Regulatory LandscapeCalifornia’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) remains at the center of one of the most significant legal battles in children’s privacy law. On March 12, 2026, the Ninth Circuit issued its latest decision in NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta, partially affirming and partially vacating the district court’s preliminary injunction that had blocked the law’s enforcement.
Continue Reading U.S.: The Ninth Circuit’s Latest CAADCA Ruling: Navigating an Evolving Compliance Landscape
On March 3, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) announced a settlement with PlayOn Sports (formerly 2080 Media, Inc.), imposing a $1.1 million administrative fine and sweeping compliance obligations. Reached in January, the settlement marks a significant escalation in state privacy enforcement and is the first CalPrivacy action to address privacy violations involving students
Continue Reading U.S.: California’s PlayOn Enforcement: A New Chapter in Children’s Data Privacy
On February 27, 2026, a federal court in Virginia issued a decision with significant implications for state efforts to regulate minors’ use of social media. In NetChoice v. Jay Jones, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Virginia Senate Bill 854, a statute that
Continue Reading U.S.: Virginia’s Social Media Time‑Limit Law for Minors Blocked: Key Takeaways
The FTC just released a policy statement regarding enforcement activities related to COPPA, which can be found at this link.
According to Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, age verification technologies are important child-protective technologies, and this policy statement “…incentivizes operators to use these innovative tools, empowering parents to protect
Continue Reading U.S.: FTC Issues COPPA Policy Statement to Incentivize the Use of Age Verification Technologies to Protect Children Online
