The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for its decision on the proposed verifiable parental consent method that Riyo, Inc., has submitted for Commission approval under the agency’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. The extension was made at the company’s request. The deadline for the decision has been extended to Nov. 18, 2015. The […]
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Riyo Proposal for Parental Verification Method Under COPPA Rule
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed verifiable parental consent method that Riyo has submitted for Commission approval under the agency’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. Under the rule, online sites and services directed at children must obtain permission from a child’s parents before collecting personal information from that child. The […]
FTC Seeks Public Comment on IVeriFly, Inc., Proposal for Parental Verification Method Under COPPA Rule
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed verifiable parental consent method that IVeriFly, Inc., has submitted for Commission approval under the agency’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. Under the rule, online sites and services directed at children must obtain permission from a child’s parents before collecting personal information from that child. […]
How to Submit Your Questions Online for the FTC’s Internet of Things Workshop
The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a one-day workshop on the Internet of Things on Nov. 19, 2013 in Washington, D.C., and invites participants watching the webcast to submit questions for moderators online. Staff will live-tweet the workshop and take questions via Twitter, Facebook, and email. FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez will provide the opening remarks […]
FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Internet of Things Workshop
AGENDA 8:30 Opening RemarksEdith Ramirez, Chairwoman, Federal Trade Commission 8:45 “What Is The Internet of Things?”Keith Marzullo, Ph.D., Director, Division of Computer and Network Systems, Directorate of Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering, National Science Foundation 9:10 Contextual PrivacyCarolyn Nguyen, Ph.D., Director, Technology Policy Group, Microsoft Corp. 9:30 Panel One: The Smart HomeModerators: Mark Eichorn, […]
Internet Innovator Vinton G. Cerf to Keynote FTC’s Internet of Things Workshop Nov. 19
Vinton G. Cerf, co-creator of the Internet’s key networking technology, will give the keynote address at the Federal Trade Commission’s Internet of Things workshop on Nov. 19 in Washington, D.C. FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen will give remarks during the event. The tentative agenda for the workshop includes speeches and panel […]