Efforts to police children's data online are running up against the limits of decades-old privacy laws, such as COPPA.

The internet has transformed nearly every corner of our lives. Commerce, communication, education, and civic participation have all flourished in the digital age. But while we’ve embraced these ...

Observed annually on January 28, Data Privacy Day raises awareness about privacy and data protection. As 2026 begins, the U.S ...

"Plaintiffs have gone after online chat, search functions, cookies, pixels—virtually anything on a website involving a third party," BakerHostetler's Justin Yedor said. Explore the entire Law.com ...

Recent bipartisan privacy and online safety initiatives reflect growing concern over youth mental health, online exploitation, and manipulative digital design. Our ...

An overview of federal and state laws governing children’s and student privacy in the US, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), as well as sector-specific rules, ...

The U.K.'s Online Safety Act took effect last Friday, putting age gates on content deemed unsuitable for minors, including pornography. The move has triggered a backlash from some users, but age ...

A website user weighs whether to accept or deny cookies, small data files websites store on a user's browser to remember their preferences. (Photo by Lauren McCauley/ Maine Morning Star) The Maine ...

Pandora, the popular streaming music service, has been issued a subpoena by a federal grand jury concerning the sharing of personal data with its smartphone application. Pandora Media Inc. filed with ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. WASHINGTON-- The push for new laws to protect online privacy - particularly the ability of websites to track people's movements ...

California this week sued to fine a data-harvesting company, in a rare step to put muscle behind one of the strongest online ...