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FTC: Apitor, robot toy children's data privacy case

Regulator

Federal Trade Commission

acted against

Against

Apitor Technology Co., Ltd.

The FTC alleged the robot toy maker let a China-based third party collect children's geolocation data through its app without parental consent.

The case

Regulator
US Federal Trade Commission
Decided
Sep 3, 2025
Status
Settled
Outcome
Apitor must comply with COPPA and delete improperly collected data.

History

1 dated entry
DecisionSep 3, 2025 · 14mo agoFTC: Apitor, robot toy children's dataSource
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United States v. Apitor Technology Co., Ltd.