Why are changes to COPPA being considered?

U.S. Representative Castor has proposed changes to the expand the reach of the PRIVCY Act, which would update COPPA to:

  • Include a new, broader definition of “personal information;”

  • Newly cover teenagers; and

  • Expand from sites that “target” children to sites that are “likely to be accessed” by children and teenagers.

Read about the changes proposed for COPPA to help better protect young Internet users.

Klemchuk LLP

This blog is published by Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, transactional, and international business law firm dedicated to protecting innovation. The firm provides tailored legal solutions to industries including software, technology, retail, real estate, consumer goods, ecommerce, telecommunications, restaurant, energy, media, and professional services.

The firm publishes Ideate, a blog discussing the latest news and insights into intellectual property law, business, and culture.

Previous
Previous

How can IP enforcement programs help companies with brand protection and counterfeiting issues?

Next
Next

Why did Tiffany settle with Costco after a long trademark dispute against Costco’s use of the Tiffany name?