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FTC Proposes Sweeping Changes to Protect Children's Online Privacy

File - Lina Khan, then a nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), speaks during a hearing, April 21, 2021 in Washington. The FTC, now chaired by Khan, is proposing sweeping chan

Hey there, tech-savvy folks! Are you ready for some exciting news that could revolutionize the way online companies track and advertise to children? Well, grab your imagination cap and prepare to dive into the world of the Federal Trade Commission's proposed changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

In a move to prioritize the online safety and privacy of our young ones, the FTC is suggesting some seriously cool alterations to COPPA, which has been in place since the prehistoric times of 1998. The goal? To make sure kids can enjoy their online experiences without being relentlessly tracked and exploited by companies thirsty for their personal data. Finally, someone said, 'Enough is enough!'

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