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FTC Urges Parental Control Amid Online Safety Concerns

6/6/2025

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The FTC's recent workshop on child online safety highlighted the urgent need for parental control over children's data. With FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson leading the charge, advocates pushed for the Kids Online Safety Act. Meanwhile, Scarborough, Maine schools warned families of extremist threats online, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and open dialogue about internet safety.

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The FTC's recent workshop on child online safety highlighted the urgent need for parental control over children's data. With FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson leading the charge, advocates pushed for the Kids Online Safety Act. Meanwhile, Scarborough, Maine schools warned families of extremist threats online, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and open dialogue about internet safety.