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FTC: Disney, children's data on YouTube privacy case

US Federal Trade Commission · decided Sep 2, 2025 · Settled

The FTC alleged Disney mislabeled kid-directed YouTube videos, allowing children's data to be collected for targeted ads without parental consent.

The case

Against
Disney
Regulator
US Federal Trade Commission
Decided
Sep 2, 2025
Status
SettledA court approved the order in December 2025.
Outcome
Disney agreed to pay USD 10 million.
Amount
$10 million

History

1 dated entry
DateEntry
Sep 2, 2025Decision: FTC: Disney, children's data on YouTube
WhenCase
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United States v. Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC

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