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Children’s Online Privacy Under the New COPPA Amendments: Federal Enforcement, State Laws, and AI Compliance Risks

Children’s privacy compliance update covering COPPA amendments, FTC enforcement, CARU guidance, state laws, and AI considerations.

2025-10-09 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-10-09 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-10-09 13:00:00

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2025-10-09 13:00:00

Course Overview

Navigating Children's Privacy Compliance in Digital Age

2025-10-09 13:00:00

Participants will learn to apply COPPA requirements, state privacy laws, and self-regulatory frameworks to digital products serving children. These skills enable compliant design of websites, apps, and AI-powered services.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
COPPA Amendments
The 2025 amendments add biometric data, formalize child-directed factors, and ease VPC requirements.
02
FTC Enforcement
Recent actions include Epic Games’ $275 million penalty and ongoing TikTok litigation.
03
CARU Guidance
CARU’s technology-agnostic guidelines apply to AI, metaverse, and emerging technologies.
04
State Laws
Nineteen states plus DC have comprehensive privacy laws with varying child protections.
05
Design Codes
Age appropriate design codes exist in California, Florida, Colorado, and other states.
06
AI Compliance
FTC is investigating AI chatbots; BBB launching working group on companion AI.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Federal COPPA Framework and FTC Enforcement Actions

This session examines the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act fundamentals, including the 2025 amendments that add new personal information categories and formalize child-directed website factors. Recent landmark FTC enforcement actions against TikTok, Epic Games, and NGL Labs demonstrate evolving compliance expectations and record-breaking penalties exceeding $275 million.

Dona J. FraserDona J. Fraser
Nerissa Coyle McGinnNerissa Coyle McGinn
clock 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST

CARU Self-Regulatory Guidance and AI Compliance

Explore how the Children’s Advertising Review Unit provides technology-agnostic guidelines covering AI, metaverse environments, and emerging platforms directed at children under 13. Case studies including Buddy AI, Kid Genie, and Mr. Beast’s Feastables illustrate practical compliance challenges and resolution pathways through self-regulatory engagement.

Dona J. FraserDona J. Fraser
Nerissa Coyle McGinnNerissa Coyle McGinn
clock 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Navigating the Complex State Privacy Law Landscape

With 19 states plus DC enacting comprehensive privacy legislation, this session maps critical variations in child definitions, sensitive data requirements, and opt-in obligations. Age Appropriate Design Codes in California, Florida, and other states face legal challenges while social media access restrictions and app store accountability laws reshape compliance strategies.

Dona J. FraserDona J. Fraser
Nerissa Coyle McGinnNerissa Coyle McGinn
clock 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm EST

AI Technologies and Children's Privacy Considerations

This session addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence with children’s privacy and safety, including companion chatbots and generative AI applications. Upcoming regulatory activity from BBB National Programs’ AI working group and FTC investigations into consumer-facing chatbots signal increased scrutiny of AI technologies in child-directed services.

Dona J. FraserDona J. Fraser
Nerissa Coyle McGinnNerissa Coyle McGinn
Dona J. Fraser

Dona J. Fraser

BBB National Programs, Inc

Nerissa Coyle McGinn

Nerissa Coyle McGinn

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Dona J. Fraser

Dona J. Fraser

BBB National Programs, Inc

A leading privacy expert with a passion for building creative solutions to business problems. As Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives for BBB National Programs, she oversees the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing efforts of the organization’s privacy programs, activities, and services.

Experience

Since joining BBB National Programs in 2017, she has led the organization's first PrivacyCollective Roundtable and overhauled and expanded services provided by the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU), growing membership and nearly doubling participant numbers for the CARU COPPA Safe Harbor program. Previously served as Vice President, Privacy Certified for the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for ten years, where she provided hands-on assistance to companies on data collection and privacy practices and crafted privacy best practices in areas including mobile apps, downloadable games, short-form privacy policies, behavioral advertising and social networking. Prior to ESRB, served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for music labels at BMG/Sony Music in New York.
Nerissa Coyle McGinn

Nerissa Coyle McGinn

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Her practice focuses on matters involving the convergence of advertising and promotions, artificial intelligence, emerging media, technology, privacy and intellectual property law, with recent focus on counseling clients on AI policies, intellectual property, data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Recognition & Leadership

As a thought leader in her industry, she frequently publishes and speaks at events and conferences.

Experience

Has particular experience advising on matters involving digital advertising and promotions and trademark law. Has worked with multiple clients in creating, modifying, and expanding loyalty and subscription programs addressing privacy, escheat, gift card issues, CAN-SPAM and TCPA compliance. Advises clients on COPPA, state laws related to children's privacy, and children's advertising focusing on enforcement by regulators and CARU. Has a diverse roster of clients ranging from well-known brands to start-up digital companies and app developers.
Dona J. Fraser

Dona J. Fraser

BBB National Programs, Inc

A leading privacy expert with a passion for building creative solutions to business problems. As Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives for BBB National Programs, she oversees the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing efforts of the organization’s privacy programs, activities, and services.

Experience

Since joining BBB National Programs in 2017, she has led the organization's first PrivacyCollective Roundtable and overhauled and expanded services provided by the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU), growing membership and nearly doubling participant numbers for the CARU COPPA Safe Harbor program. Previously served as Vice President, Privacy Certified for the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for ten years, where she provided hands-on assistance to companies on data collection and privacy practices and crafted privacy best practices in areas including mobile apps, downloadable games, short-form privacy policies, behavioral advertising and social networking. Prior to ESRB, served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for music labels at BMG/Sony Music in New York.
Nerissa Coyle McGinn

Nerissa Coyle McGinn

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Her practice focuses on matters involving the convergence of advertising and promotions, artificial intelligence, emerging media, technology, privacy and intellectual property law, with recent focus on counseling clients on AI policies, intellectual property, data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Recognition & Leadership

As a thought leader in her industry, she frequently publishes and speaks at events and conferences.

Experience

Has particular experience advising on matters involving digital advertising and promotions and trademark law. Has worked with multiple clients in creating, modifying, and expanding loyalty and subscription programs addressing privacy, escheat, gift card issues, CAN-SPAM and TCPA compliance. Advises clients on COPPA, state laws related to children's privacy, and children's advertising focusing on enforcement by regulators and CARU. Has a diverse roster of clients ranging from well-known brands to start-up digital companies and app developers.

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TN2.0
TX2.0
UT2.0
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VT2.0
WA2.0
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