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Apitor Technology Sued for Exposing Children's Geolocation Data to Chinese Third Party

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The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Apitor Technology for allegedly allowing a Chinese third party to collect children's geolocation data without parental consent. Apitor's robot toys, controlled via an Android app, embed the JPush SDK, which has been collecting precise location data since at least 2022. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). Apitor's app requires location sharing to function, but it does not disclose that the data is shared with a third party. The proposed settlement mandates compliance with COPPA, a $500,000 penalty, and strict data handling practices.

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  1. 03.09.2025 20:53 1 articles · 26d ago

    Apitor Technology sued for exposing children's geolocation data to Chinese third party

    The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Apitor Technology for allegedly allowing a Chinese third party to collect children's geolocation data without parental consent. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). The proposed settlement includes a $500,000 penalty and strict data handling requirements.

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