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FTC seeks public comment on AgeCheq Inc.’s application for approval of proposed verifiable parental consent method

September 1, 2014 By Megan Orme

On August 25, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a Federal Register notice to be published, announcing the FTC’s request for public comment on a proposed verifiable parental consent method. The method has been submitted for approval by AgeCheq, Inc. under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the rules promulgated thereunder (the “Rule”).

The Rule requires operators of commercial websites and online services, including mobile apps, to post privacy policies, provide notice thereof, and obtain verifiable parental consent prior to collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under the age of 13. It also specifies acceptable methods for obtaining verifiable parental consent, and allows a party to file a written request for approval by the FTC of other methods. Pursuant to Section 312.12(a) of the Rule, AgeCheq has submitted its service as a proposed parental consent method to the FTC.

The FTC is seeking comments from the public on: (1) whether the proposed method is already covered by the methods enumerated in the Rule as acceptable, both with respect to both an initial website operator and subsequent website operators, (2) whether the proposed method meets the requirement that a method be reasonably calculated, in light of available technology, to ensure that the person providing consent is the child’s parent, and (3) whether the proposed method poses a risk to consumers’ personal information, and if so, whether such a risk is outweighed by the benefits provided to consumers and businesses. The deadline for comments is September 30, 2014.

 

Written by Megan Callahan Orme, Associate | Technology, Privacy, & IP Transactions | Alston & Bird LLP 

Filed Under: Children's Privacy, Mobile Privacy, Online Privacy, Privacy, Privacy Policy, Regulation Tagged With: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

About Megan Orme

Megan Callahan Orme is a member of Alston & Bird’s Technology Group and Privacy & Data Security Team. Her practice focuses on intellectual property and corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on technology and licensing, data privacy, and security.

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