Disney to Pay $10 Million for Collecting Children’s Data on YouTube | AI News Digest
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty for improperly collecting children's data on YouTube. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that Disney failed to label certain videos as 'Made for Kids,' violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. As part of the settlement, Disney will implement an Audience Designation Program to ensure proper classification of its content. The company reaffirmed its commitment to child privacy laws and stated that this issue pertains specifically to its content on YouTube, not its own platforms. The FTC emphasized the importance of protecting children's online privacy and the need for age assurance technology. This settlement follows a previous agreement where YouTube paid $170 million for similar violations.
