Protecting Teens Online: Preparing Your Business for New Minor Privacy Rules

This session provides a comprehensive synopsis of the main federal laws shaping children’s online privacy in the U.S., with a focus on COPPA’s requirements for online services and websites. Attendees will learn about the FTC’s enforcement role, the actual knowledge standard, verifiable parental consent mechanisms, and best practices for age gating.

This session explores the growing patchwork of state-level regulations, including stricter rules regarding consent, data use, and targeted advertising for minors. Topics include comprehensive privacy laws, age-appropriate design codes, app store laws, and social media legislation that extend protections for individuals under 18.

A brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before the next session. Use this time to review notes and prepare questions for upcoming discussions.

This session highlights recent enforcement trends and notable cases at both federal and state levels, including major settlements involving Google/YouTube, Microsoft Xbox, Epic Games, and TikTok. Attendees will gain insight into regulatory priorities, how agencies interpret the law, and practices that lead to significant penalties.

This forward-looking session examines upcoming changes including COPPA 2.0 proposals, the Kids Online Safety Act, and emerging state legislative efforts. Discussion covers the growing focus on age-appropriate design, AI impacts on children, and increased multi-state coordination in enforcement.