The Federal Trade Commission announced that it’s seeking to reform the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to better reflect the changes in online interaction. Included in the changes would be requiring stricter regulations on what is considered parental consent for anyone under the age of 18, including signed consent forms and possibly videoconferencing. Will those over 18 also have to provide proof, or can a smart child simply lie about their age like they do now? Read the full article at NYTimes.com
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.