To amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to update and expand the coverage of such Act, and for other purposes.
Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act or the Kids PRIVCY Act
This bill expands the requirements for digital services when handling the personal information of children.
Specifically, the bill (1) requires digital services to obtain express, affirmative consent that is specific, informed, and unambiguous before processing the personal information of a child or teenager under the age of 18; (2) prohibits certain targeted advertising; and (3) allows individuals to access, correct, or delete their personal information.
The bill increases the civil penalty for violations of the children's online privacy protections and provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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