Disney pays $10 million for violating children's privacy laws

Walt Disney is paying $10 million to settle allegations by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Disney allegedly collected personal data from children under the age of 13 who watched child-friendly videos on YouTube without informing their parents or obtaining their consent.

The FTC claimed that Disney did not label certain YouTube videos as “made for children.” This allowed Disney to collect data via YouTube and use it for targeted advertising to children, which violates the US Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.

This rule requires online services to inform parents about data collection and obtain their consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13.

The settlement requires Disney to implement a system that ensures videos are correctly labeled as child-friendly.

Disney emphasized that the settlement only affects content on YouTube, not its own digital platforms. The company underscores its commitment to protecting children's privacy and complying with legal requirements.

(reuters, est)