COPPA enforcement still a priority for US FTC, official says

By Xu Yuan ( October 16, 2026, 00:18 GMT | Insight) -- Enforcement of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is still a major priority for the US Federal Trade Commission, despite a recent policy statement that raised concerns about the agency's enforcement approach, a senior official said.Enforcement of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is still a major priority for the US Federal Trade Commission, despite a recent policy statement that raised concerns about the agency's enforcement approach, a senior official said Thursday....

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