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Disney Settles COPPA Violations, Pays $10 Million Fine

12/30/2025

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The Walt Disney Company will pay a $10 million civil penalty to settle COPPA allegations.
The Justice Department stated Disney failed to label some YouTube videos as directed to children, enabling targeted ads and data collection without parental consent.
A federal court order prohibits Disney from operating on YouTube in COPPA violations and requires a compliance program.
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate emphasized parental control over children's data collection.

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The Walt Disney Company will pay a $10 million civil penalty to settle COPPA allegations.
The Justice Department stated Disney failed to label some YouTube videos as directed to children, enabling targeted ads and data collection without parental consent.
A federal court order prohibits Disney from operating on YouTube in COPPA violations and requires a compliance program.
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate emphasized parental control over children's data collection.