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New Online Safety Rules Protect Children’s Privacy

4/26/2025

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A new era of online safety for children is on the horizon! The Federal Trade Commission's revamped Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule will be enforced starting June 23, 2023, requiring parental consent for data usage and demanding greater transparency from educational tech firms. Meanwhile, Arkansas is stepping up with its own privacy laws for minors, set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Story summary

A new era of online safety for children is on the horizon! The Federal Trade Commission's revamped Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule will be enforced starting June 23, 2023, requiring parental consent for data usage and demanding greater transparency from educational tech firms. Meanwhile, Arkansas is stepping up with its own privacy laws for minors, set to take effect on July 1, 2026.