Ask a parent about their biggest concern when it comes to having their young children log too much screen time on tablets or smart phones, and you’re likely to hear answers ranging from poor academic performance to simply not getting outside more to blow off steam.
But a more pressing concern regarding children and connected technology has come to the forefront with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) tandem settlements with companies alleged to have violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). And that concern is the privacy of our children.
Specifically, the FTC took action against VTech Electronics Limited (VTech), the provider of digital learning games and the operator of the “Kid Connect” app for children, as well as … Continue Reading