United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2025_register executive 2025-04-22 article Part II Rules and Regulations D09002ee1d1f9464e D09002ee1d1f946c9 United States Federal Trade Commission originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (the "Rule"), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the Rule, which are based on the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience, include one new definition and modifications to several others, as well as updates to key provisions to respond to changes in technology and online practices. The amendments are intended to strengthen protection of personal information collected from children, and, where appropriate, to clarify and streamline the Rule since it was last amended in January 2013. 90 FR 16918 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2025-04-22/2025-05904 2025-05904 fr22ap25-5 RIN 3084-AB20 6750-01-P https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2025-04-22/2025-05904 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-22/html/2025-05904.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-22/pdf/2025-05904.pdf Communications Computer Technology Consumer Protection Infants and Children Internet Privacy Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Safety Science and Technology Trade Practices Youth 66 p. 16918 16983 90 FR 16918 Title 16 Part 312 16 CFR Part 312 RIN 3084-AB20 Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule; Federal Register Vol. 90, Issue RULE 2025-05904 II FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 2025-06-23 6750-01-P 2025-05904 Final rule amendments.

The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (the "Rule"), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the Rule, which are based on the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience, include one new definition and modifications to several others, as well as updates to key provisions to respond to changes in technology and online practices. The amendments are intended to strengthen protection of personal information collected from children, and, where appropriate, to clarify and streamline the Rule since it was last amended in January 2013.

Effective date: The amended Rule is effective June 23, 2025. James Trilling, Attorney, (202) 326- 3497; Manmeet Dhindsa, Attorney, (202) 326-2877; Elizabeth Averill, Attorney, (202) 326-2993; Andy Hasty, Attorney, (202) 326-2861; or Genevieve Bonan, Attorney, (202) 326-3139, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580. 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