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Disney fined $10 million for improperly labeling children's videos on YouTube

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Disney $10 million for mislabeling children's videos on YouTube. Disney failed to tag videos as "Made for Kids" (MFK), allowing the collection of personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. This violation occurred despite previous regulatory actions and notifications from YouTube. The settlement requires Disney to implement new measures to ensure proper labeling and parental notification. The FTC also highlighted broader issues of child data surveillance and monetization by video streaming and social media companies.

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  1. 03.09.2025 17:13 📰 1 articles

    Disney fined $10 million for improperly labeling children's videos on YouTube

    The FTC fined Disney $10 million for mislabeling children's videos on YouTube as "Not Made for Kids" (NMFK). This mislabeling allowed Disney to collect personal data from children under 13 and use it for targeted advertising. The settlement requires Disney to implement new compliance measures and notify parents before collecting children's personal information. The FTC also revealed that video streaming and social media companies engage in widespread surveillance and data sharing of children and teens, earning billions of dollars annually by monetizing their data.

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