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Social Media Platform Fined 100,000 USD by Washington State AG for COPPA Violations

Hunton Privacy

On June 24, 2020, the Washington State Attorney General (“Washington AG”) announced that it had settled an enforcement action against the owners of the “We Heart It” social media platform for alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and the Washington State Consumer Protection Act.

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Data privacy examples

IBM Big Data Hub

The price tag can add up quickly. Under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), organizations must obtain a parent’s permission before collecting and processing data from anyone under 13. Organizations face fines of up to USD 7,500 per violation.