Disney has agreed to a $10 million settlement after the US Federal Trade Commission accused the company of unlawfully collecting children’s data through its YouTube videos without parental consent. A federal court approved the settlement, which mandates Disney to comply with data-protection rules and ensure future compliance. The allegations included mislabeling over 300 videos, such as content from popular franchises like Toy Story and Frozen, as not aimed at children. The case highlights ongoing enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, which prohibits data collection from children under 13 without parental notification.
