Parental consent

Qonsent and Driver Studios Launch Privacy-First Interactive Advertising Solutions

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qonsent, a technology firm and pioneer in user consent and data privacy management, and Driver Studios, a leader in kids & family entertainment, have partnered to develop innovative approaches to building trust with advertisers and consumers.  As the industry shifts away from its long-term reliance on cookies, the partnership strategically positions both Qonsent and Driver Studios at the forefront of privacy-conscious advertising and interactive audience engagement. Qonsent's next-generation user consent solution will be integrated across Driver Studios' expansive advertising platform, which reaches 245 million US adults and families across mobile apps, Connected TVs (CTVs), and digital platforms.

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  • As the industry shifts away from its long-term reliance on cookies, the partnership strategically positions both Qonsent and Driver Studios at the forefront of privacy-conscious advertising and interactive audience engagement.
  • Qonsent and Driver Studios have developed solutions specifically for CTVs, allowing brands to capitalize on the surging growth of streaming and smart TV usage.
  • "We're thrilled with this groundbreaking partnership with the Qonsent team," said Diana Horowitz, Chief Revenue Officer of Driver Studios.
  • This strategic partnership between Qonsent and Driver Studios signifies a bold step towards redefining the future of interactive advertising, where innovation, audience engagement, and data privacy converge seamlessly for a groundbreaking advertising experience.

ICO sets out priorities to protect children's privacy online

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on social media and video-sharing platforms to improve their data protection practices so children are safer when using their services. This comes as the regulator sets out its 2024-2025 priorities for protecting children's personal information online.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on social media and video-sharing platforms to improve their data protection practices so children are safer when using their services. This comes as the regulator sets out its 2024-2025 priorities for protecting children's personal information online.

FTC Denies Application for New Parental Consent Mechanism Under COPPA

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission has denied an application, without prejudice, by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for Commission approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).

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  • The Federal Trade Commission has denied an application, without prejudice, by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for Commission approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).
  • The rule lays out a number of acceptable methods for gaining parental consent but also includes a provision allowing interested parties to submit new verifiable parental consent methods to the Commission for approval.
  • In declining the application at this time, the Commission is taking no position on the merits of the application.
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FTC Denies Application for New Parental Consent Mechanism Under COPPA

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission has denied an application, without prejudice, by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for Commission approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).

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  • The Federal Trade Commission has denied an application, without prejudice, by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for Commission approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).
  • The rule lays out a number of acceptable methods for gaining parental consent but also includes a provision allowing interested parties to submit new verifiable parental consent methods to the Commission for approval.
  • In declining the application at this time, the Commission is taking no position on the merits of the application.
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FTC proposes enhanced protections for kids online. Where do you stand?

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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FTC proposes enhanced protections for kids online. Where do you stand? The FTC wants your comments about the enhanced protections it has in mind.

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FTC proposes enhanced protections for kids online. Where do you stand?

  • The FTC wants your comments about the enhanced protections it has in mind.
  • After the FTC announced it was considering revisions to the COPPA Rule, we received more than 175,000 comments.
  • You’ll want to read the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the details, but here is a brief recap of some of the provisions the FTC is considering:







FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for January 18 Open Commission Meeting

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

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  • Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
  • ET and will begin with time for members of the public to address the Commission.
  • Members of the public must sign up for an opportunity to address the Commission virtually at the January 18 event.
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FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for January 18 Open Commission Meeting

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

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  • Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
  • ET and will begin with time for members of the public to address the Commission.
  • Members of the public must sign up for an opportunity to address the Commission virtually at the January 18 event.
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ICYMI: FPF Webinar Discussed The Current State of Kids’ and Teens’ Privacy

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Privacy by design for kids and teens has expanded across the globe. As policymakers, advocates, and companies grapple with the ever-changing landscape of youth privacy regulation, the Future of Privacy Forum recently hosted a webinar discussing the current state of kids’ and teens’ privacy policy. The webinar explored the current frameworks that are influential worldwide, [?]

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Privacy by design for kids and teens has expanded across the globe. As policymakers, advocates, and companies grapple with the ever-changing landscape of youth privacy regulation, the Future of Privacy Forum recently hosted a webinar discussing the current state of kids’ and teens’ privacy policy. The webinar explored the current frameworks that are influential worldwide, [?]

Five Big Questions (and Zero Predictions) for the U.S. State Privacy Landscape in 2024

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Entering 2024, the United States now stands alone as the sole G20 nation without a comprehensive, national framework governing the collection and use of personal data. With bipartisan efforts to enact federal privacy legislation once again languishing in Congress, state-level activity on privacy dramatically accelerated in 2023. As the dust from this year settles, we [?]

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Entering 2024, the United States now stands alone as the sole G20 nation without a comprehensive, national framework governing the collection and use of personal data. With bipartisan efforts to enact federal privacy legislation once again languishing in Congress, state-level activity on privacy dramatically accelerated in 2023. As the dust from this year settles, we [?]

ESS Announces 6th Annual Student Art Contest for K-12 Public and Charter School Students

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ESS is hosting their annual art contest for K-12 public and charter school students in the continental United States for the sixth consecutive year. From now until February 25th at 8:00 pm Eastern Time, students are invited to submit a traditional drawing, painting, or digital piece representing this year's topic, "Imagine going to school underwater - what would your day be like?" Winning students from the four grade groups will receive a $500 gift card, plus $500 for their school.

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  • ESS is hosting their annual art contest for K-12 public and charter school students in the continental United States for the sixth consecutive year.
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ESS is hosting their annual art contest for K-12 public and charter school students in the continental United States for the sixth consecutive year.
  • Winning students from the four grade groups will receive a $500 gift card, plus $500 for their school.
  • "Anticipation is building as we approach the 6th annual ESS Art Contest," said ESS CEO Buddy Helton.