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Pixalate’s Children’s Privacy Index for Mobile Advertising Sellers: February 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the global market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, released the February 2024 Children’s Privacy Index for Mobile Advertising.

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  • LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the global market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, released the February 2024 Children’s Privacy Index for Mobile Advertising.
  • February 2024 COPPA Seller Trust Index Key Findings:
    10 sellers received a High risk level.
  • Visit Pixalate’s Knowledge Base for more information about the Children’s Privacy Index for Mobile Advertising.
  • Doing so would not only help parents protect their children online, but would also enable ad tech companies in complying with COPPA.

Rego Payment Architectures, Inc. Secures Extension of $20 Million Line of Credit

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

BLUE BELL, Pa., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rego Payment Architectures, Inc. (“REGO”) (OTCQB: RPMT), today announced it has secured an amendment to its $20 million line of credit (“LOC”) from one of its major investors, Mr. James Davison.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rego Payment Architectures, Inc. (“REGO”) (OTCQB: RPMT), today announced it has secured an amendment to its $20 million line of credit (“LOC”) from one of its major investors, Mr. James Davison.
  • This amendment extends the LOC until March 13, 2025.
  • Peter S. Pelullo, Chief Executive Officer at REGO, said, “This extension positions and solidifies the company’s ability to execute our strategic planning activities for 2024.
  • Banks and credit unions are now looking to FinTech providers like REGO, who can deliver a unique, one-of-a-kind offering that is COPPA & GDPR compliant, for their family wallet solutions.

Rego Payment Architectures, Inc. Announces Major Sponsorship of Annual Q2 Customer Event

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Monday, March 18, 2024

This year’s CONNECT 24 will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, TX from June 4 to June 6 of 2024.

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  • This year’s CONNECT 24 will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, TX from June 4 to June 6 of 2024.
  • As mentioned in a previous announcement , REGO’s youth banking platform is integrated with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, via the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program.
  • “We are excited to be a Platinum sponsor of Q2’s CONNECT 24 event this year,” said Peter S. Pelullo, CEO of REGO.
  • REGO’s sponsorship of the CONNECT 24 event will provide an opportunity for the company to showcase its unique COPPA-certified platform to financial institutions in attendance.

Grom Social Enterprises Announces May Release of Newly Designed COPPA-Compliant Grom Social App Featuring Enhanced Safety Measures for Parents and New Interface Brimming with Fun Just for Kids!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The new Grom app will debut in iOS beginning in early May, with the updated interface for Android users slated to premiere at a later date.

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  • The new Grom app will debut in iOS beginning in early May, with the updated interface for Android users slated to premiere at a later date.
  • The updated Grom Social app comes with a brand-new look, feel, and experience with all the safety integrations today’s kids deserve and need.
  • Existing users and their parents will migrate from the current experience to immediately enjoy Grom’s exciting new environment and interface.
  • When it comes to safety, Grom incorporates the latest advancements in online safety measures, ensuring compliance with COPPA regulations and providing parents with enhanced control and monitoring features.

Game On! PlayVS Levels Up with the Introduction of Middle School Esports Leagues

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayVS, the leading varsity esports platform in North America, today announced that it will expand to middle schools across the U.S. at the start of the Fall 2024 season. With 36,000+ middle schools in the U.S., the expansion more than doubles PlayVS' potential reach. Now, more than 68,000 total schools in the U.S. can offer esports programs to their students.

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  • To date, PlayVS has offered the highest tier of scholastic competition, having crowned more than 200 state and regional varsity champions during the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Its middle school leagues will be cooperative and free-to-play, providing a platform for students to participate in a more casual setting without the pressure of intense competition.
  • With approximately 76% of children playing video games, PlayVS' expansion opens the door for hundreds of thousands of middle school students to experience these benefits.
  • In Spring 2024, PlayVS will open registration to all middle school students alongside a parent registration portal, to ensure the safety of all involved.

FPF Files COPPA Comments with the Federal Trade Commission

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) in response to its request for comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) proposed rule. Read our comments in full. As technology evolves, so must the regulations designed to protect children online, and FPF commends the Commission’s efforts [?]

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Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) in response to its request for comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) proposed rule. Read our comments in full. As technology evolves, so must the regulations designed to protect children online, and FPF commends the Commission’s efforts [?]

Youth Privacy in Immersive Technologies: Regulatory Guidance, Lessons Learned, and Remaining Uncertainties

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

As young people adopt immersive technologies like extended reality (XR) and virtual world applications, companies are expanding their presence in digital spaces, launching brand experiences, advertisements, and digital products. While virtual worlds may in some ways resemble traditional social media and gaming experiences, they may also collect more data and raise potential manipulation risks, particularly [?]

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As young people adopt immersive technologies like extended reality (XR) and virtual world applications, companies are expanding their presence in digital spaces, launching brand experiences, advertisements, and digital products. While virtual worlds may in some ways resemble traditional social media and gaming experiences, they may also collect more data and raise potential manipulation risks, particularly [?]

FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.
  • Between 2021 and 2023, the FTC has taken action to address privacy and security threats in several key areas including:
  • The FTC also has remained active in targeting companies that fail to implement reasonable data security measures to protect consumer data.
  • In 2022 and 2023 alone, the FTC announced or finalized enforcement actions against Global Tel*Link, Drizly, Chegg, and CafePress for data security failures.
  • In addition to vigorous enforcement, the FTC has engaged in rulemaking and other policy work to establish baseline standards that protect consumers’ privacy.

Mintegral Advances Data Privacy and Security Standards with SOC Certifications

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Programmatic advertising platform Mintegral proudly announces the attainment of SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certifications, marking a significant milestone in the company's dedication to upholding the highest levels of privacy and data security.

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  • Programmatic advertising platform Mintegral proudly announces the attainment of SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certifications, marking a significant milestone in the company's dedication to upholding the highest levels of privacy and data security.
  • Issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), these certifications independently validate Mintegral's adherence to rigorous criteria encompassing security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
  • "Mintegral, as part of the Mobvista group, places utmost importance on the protection of data security and user privacy.
  • Building on the successes of the previous year's SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 reports, Mintegral reaffirms its commitment to security, availability, and privacy.