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YouTube To Stop Targeting Kids With Video Ads
Social Commerce // August 20, 2019

YouTube is proposing to stop advertisements that target videos watched by kids in a bid to satisfy both regulators and consumer groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Messenger Kids App Found To Have Security Flaw
Facebook // July 23, 2019

Facebook has been hit with another security issue — this time involving its Messenger Kids app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

What Toymakers Can Learn From VTech Breach And Settlement
Security & Fraud // January 09, 2018

It was like stealing data from a baby. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

FTC Fines Toymaker $650K For Data Breach
Security & Fraud // January 09, 2018

In 2015, electronic toy company VTech learned that a hacker had accessed its computer network and the customer information within it, including personal information about children who were using the company’s Kid Connect mobile app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data

December 20, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes meant to enhance children’s privacy and restrict companies’ ability to exploit children’s data for monetization purposes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

YouTube To Stop Targeting Kids With Video Ads

August 20, 2019
YouTube is proposing to stop advertisements that target videos watched by kids in a bid to satisfy both regulators and consumer groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Messenger Kids App Found To Have Security Flaw

July 23, 2019
Facebook has been hit with another security issue — this time involving its Messenger Kids app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

FTC Fines Toymaker $650K For Data Breach

January 09, 2018
In 2015, electronic toy company VTech learned that a hacker had accessed its computer network and the customer information within it, including personal information about children who were using the...