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Citizen Portal News US

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1 week ago

Lawmaker outlines COPPA 2 to limit tracking of children online in Senate HELP hearing A lawmaker told the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA 2") updates privacy rules so children can use the internet without being tracked, targeted, or having their data collected, shared, or sold without parental knowledge and consent.

New legislation could finally protect our kids online by ensuring they can surf the web without being tracked or targeted!

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#DeleteMETA Stop DATA Theft. End Manipulation. Reclaim Privacy

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1 week ago

Age assurance regulation for social media to go global in 2026 | Biometric Update Australia’s law prohibiting social media for users under 16 took effect on December 10, with many nations looking to the rule as a potential template.

France's draft law, backed by President Macron, would ban social media for children under 15 by September 2026. The bill also proposes phone bans in secondary schools, citing addiction and data risks. #Surveillance #ChildPrivacy #SocialMedia #France
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#DeleteMETA Stop DATA Theft. End Manipulation. Reclaim Privacy

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3 weeks ago

Instagram hit with historic GDPR fine: EU privacy watchdog urges companies to

Regulators found Instagram made kids’ accounts public‑by‑default and exposed children’s emails and phone numbers, unlawfully processing minors’ personal data under GDPR. #Meta #Instagram #ChildPrivacy www.cliffordchance.com/insights/res...

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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1 month ago

New Hampshire House advances a string of committee recommendations after hours of debate; reprimand passes The New Hampshire House in Concord advanced multiple committee reports on bills covering family law, child privacy, education and public safety, rejected several measures as inexpedient to legislate, and voted to reprimand a member for misconduct. Key debates centered on parental alienation, a child-data ban, extreme risk protection orders and a proposed tobacco tax.

The New Hampshire House ignited passionate debates over parental alienation, child privacy, and gun safety, leading to significant legislative decisions and a reprimand for misconduct.

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#DeleteMETA Stop DATA Theft. End Manipulation. Reclaim Privacy

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1 month ago

How Social Media Algorithms Are Increasing Political Polarisation Erica BellOver the last two decades, Republicans and Democrats in the United States (U.S.) have become more politically divided than at any other point in history. A 2014 survey found that polarisatio...

Children's Data Exploitation!
Instagram defaulted children's accounts to public. FTC found platforms vulnerable to identity theft & emotional harm for minors. #ProtectKids #ChildPrivacy #COPPA

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thepiaz.bsky.social

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1 month ago

An AI toy exposed child data, sparking outrage. But the routine, systemic data harvesting by tech giants goes largely unchecked. It's not about children's safety—it's about selective outrage. #TechRegulation #ChildPrivacy

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Michael J Burgess

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2 months ago

Disney Sued over Child Privacy Violations! YouTube video by CYBER WAFFLE

Disney agreed to pay $10m after US regulators said its YouTube videos were mislabelled, letting kids' data be collected for targeted ads.

If it can happen at Disney, what's happening everywhere else? www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpT9...

#ChildPrivacy #COPPA #Privacy

Hackread.com

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2 months ago

Disney Fined $10M for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws on YouTube Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter (X), Mastodon and Facebook at @Hackread

#Disney agrees to pay a $10M civil penalty after the US DOJ and FTC say its YouTube videos weren’t properly labeled as for kids, allowing children data to be collected without parental consent under.

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#ChildPrivacy #YouTube #DataProtection #CyberSecurity #Privacy

PRISM Research

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2 months ago

PRISM research spotlight 👇

Shakthi Sampath studies sharenting, how parents share children’s information online and how this can affect privacy for families facing greater risks.

Collaborative work with Dr. Jain, Dr. Kapadia, and Dr. @franziroesner.bsky.social
#NSFPRISM #PRISMVoices #ChildPrivacy

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3 months ago

Kids’ privacy matters—set controls and talk about smart sharing. #ChildPrivacy #CyberSecurity #RWebZ

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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4 months ago

Committee orders interim study of HB293 on minors' access to online obscenity The Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to recommend interim study for HB293, citing existing vendor controls (Apple) and a pending Utah lawsuit; sponsors said more study is needed on implementation and parental tools.

The House Judiciary Committee has unanimously voted to further study a bill aimed at preventing minors' access to online obscenity, citing existing vendor controls and the need for better parental tools.

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Children and Screens

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5 months ago

Happening now – Panelist Ryan Allen, MS, LPCC-S, explains how the feedback loop of #SocialMedia sharing can become a trap of chasing the high of likes and comments on your parenting style. #AskTheExperts

#sharenting #ChildPrivacy #Influencers

Children and Screens

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5 months ago

#Live “Sharenting can hinder identity development…how can [children] define themselves beyond that image that is created by their parents.” - Panelist Liselot Hudders, PhD, at the #AskTheExperts webinar on #sharenting and #ChildPrivacy.

Citizen Portal News US

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7 months ago

Legislators Discuss Controversial Amendments to Foster Children's Bill of Rights Lawmakers debate public health recommendations not incorporated in the foster children's bill.

Lawmakers are grappling with crucial amendments to the Foster Children's Bill of Rights, raising alarms about privacy and discipline for vulnerable kids in the system.

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Autoritat Catalana de Protecció de Dades

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8 months ago

Sharenting

📱🌞 This holiday, protect children's privacy on social media. Sharing their images ( #sharenting ) can expose them to real risks.

📸 A photo can reveal a lot: age, location, habits...
🔐 Adjust privacy settings and share wisely.

More info: apdcat.gencat.cat/en/documenta...

#ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 months ago

New Hampshire legislators discuss parental access to children's medical records in HB 560 Legislators debate parental rights to access child health records under HB 560.

New Hampshire lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating the delicate balance between parental rights and children's privacy when it comes to accessing medical records.

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#NH #NewHampshireChildren #HealthCareAccess #CitizenPortal #ParentalRights #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 months ago

New Hampshire lawmakers debate parental consent for children's library card access Senator Lowe raises concerns about parental rights related to children's library records access.

A proposed bill in New Hampshire could change the way children access library cards, igniting a heated debate over parental rights and child privacy.

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#NH #AccessToInformation #CitizenPortal #ParentalRights #NewHampshireLibraries #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 months ago

New Hampshire lawmakers consider parental access to children's medical records Legislators review parental rights concerning children's medical records and privacy protections.

New Hampshire lawmakers are grappling with the critical balance between parental rights and children's privacy, especially when it comes to accessing sensitive medical records.

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#NH #NewHampshireChildren #CitizenPortal #ParentalRights #HealthcareAccess #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 months ago

New Hampshire lawmakers push for parental access to children's medical records House Bill 560 aims to restore parental rights to access minor children's medical records online.

New Hampshire lawmakers are debating a pivotal bill that could reshape parental access to children's medical records, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and healthcare rights.

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#NH #NewHampshireChildren #CitizenPortal #ParentalRights #HealthcareAccess #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 months ago

New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld children's medical privacy in Re Berg case New Hampshire case Re Berg confirms children's rights to medical privacy over parental access.

New Hampshire is redefining child privacy laws, striking a balance between parental rights and the confidentiality children need for effective healthcare.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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11 months ago

Court holds initial disposition for child custody case in private hearing Court requests no live streaming for sensitive child custody initial disposition.

A Texas juvenile court prioritizes the privacy of children by ruling against live streaming sensitive custody proceedings.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #CourtTransparency #LegalEthics #TexasJuvenile #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News Vermont

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11 months ago

Heidi Schumacher advocates for Vermont Kids Code Senate Bill 69 in House Committee Pediatricians endorse Vermont Kids Code for online safety and privacy protections for children.

Pediatricians are rallying behind the Vermont Kids Code, a groundbreaking bill aiming to protect children's online safety and privacy in an increasingly digital world.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontKids #LegislativeReform #DigitalSafety #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News Montana

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11 months ago

69th Legislature passes HB 925 to regulate social media account holders Legislature mandates age-assurance and parental consent processes for social media users

Montana's House Bill 925 could revolutionize how social media safeguards minors, requiring strict age verification and parental consent to combat online dangers.

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#MT #CitizenPortal #DigitalRegulation #MontanaMinors #OnlineSafety #ChildPrivacy

The Detroit News

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11 months ago

Commerce Township family sues Disney Resorts, claims employee filmed up child's skirt A Commerce Township family is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and an employee, alleging the staff member at a Florida theme park filmed up the skirt of their child in 2023. The incident occurred on March 30, 2023, when the child was visiting the Hollywood Studios Theme Park in Orlando with their grandparent and sibling, according to the complaint filed March 21 in Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit Court. The three were in the Star Wars' Galaxy Edge store looking at a toy when the employee, identified in the suit as Jorge Diazvega of Kissimmee, Florida, approached them, the complaint said. He took the toy to demonstrate how to use it and intentionally dropped another toy he was holding under his armpit in front of the child, according to the suit. Diazvega has been charged with one count of invasion of privacy, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. There was no attorney listed in court records for Diazvega or the Walt Disney Co. as of Thursday. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday afternoon. "Jorge Diazvega bent down to pick up the toy he had intentionally dropped and in doing so he reached his arm under the dress of the Plaintiff's minor grandchild while holding an electronic recording device with the lens facing upward and he took photographic and/or videographic images up the dress of the Plaintiff's minor grandchild without the child's knowledge or consent," the complaint said. When the child realized they were being filmed or photographed, they began "hysterically crying and screaming," and ran into a restroom where they suffered from a panic attack, dry-heaving, and vomiting, according to the complaint. Their grandparent contacted Disney security, who called the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Diazvega admitted to several incidents of "video voyeurism," including one with the minor on March 30, 2023, and police took his phone, the complaint said. They found more than 600 images and videos of "unwitting" guests and co-workers on his phone throughout his six-year employment, according to the complaint. Before the March 2023 incident, Diazvega was caught recording a female co-worker without consent and reported to a supervisor, according to the complaint, which claims that Disney did not adequately investigate or address the report. "Disney knew or should have known of Jorge Diazvega's unfitness for his position and employment and the risk he posed to the theme park's guests, employees, and minors," the complaint said. The suit seeks $50,000 in damages. hmackay@detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Commerce Township family sues Disney Resorts, claims employee filmed up child's skirt

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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11 months ago

Court outlines guidelines for child record disclosures and penalties for violations Court specifies rules for disclosing child records and penalties for unlawful releases.

House Bill 5 is set to revolutionize child welfare laws in New Mexico, balancing the need for transparency with the critical protection of minors' identities.

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#NM #CitizenPortal #NewMexicoChildWelfare #VulnerablePopulations #LegalReform #ChildPrivacy

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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11 months ago

New age verification law mandates anonymity and security for personal data Legislation ensures anonymous age verification with strict data protection measures effective August 2025

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 2614 aims to revolutionize online safety for minors by enforcing strict age verification while safeguarding personal data anonymity.

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#MN #ChildPrivacy #DigitalSafety #LegislativeReform #MinnesotaOnlineSafety #CitizenPortal

Wiobs

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1 year ago

How TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Face Scrutiny Over Child Privacy Concerns - WIOBS Britain's privacy watchdog investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur for potential breaches in child data protection...

How TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Face Scrutiny Over Child Privacy Concerns
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#Childprivacy #socialmediaregulation #TikTokinvestigation #onlinesafety #ICOprobe #digitalprivacy #UKdatalaws #teensafetyonline #algorithmrisks #socialmediascrutiny

Citizen Portal News Montana

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1 year ago

Montana Legislature approves bill to revise parents' access to children's health information House Bill 377 amends health care privacy laws for parental access in Montana.

Montana's House Bill 377 is sparking intense debate as it seeks to give parents greater access to their children's health care information—could this reshape pediatric care in the state?

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#MT #TelemedicineRegulations #ChildPrivacy #MontanaHealthCare #ParentalAccess #CitizenPortal

Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 year ago

New confidentiality rules implemented for child abuse and neglect case records New regulations ensure confidentiality of child abuse and neglect case records and reports.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 458 is set to redefine confidentiality in child abuse cases, sparking intense debate over privacy versus transparency.

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#NM #LegalTransparency #ChildPrivacy #AbusePrevention #NewMexicoChildWelfare #CitizenPortal

Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 year ago

Senate Bill SB547 grants parents access to minor's medical records Senate Bill SB547 ensures parents can review minor's medical records with specific exceptions.

Oklahoma's controversial Senate Bill 547 could redefine parental access to minors' medical records, igniting a heated debate over privacy and healthcare rights.

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#OK #ChildPrivacy #ParentalRights #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess