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where we will keep the conversation about tech policy and actions you can take on behalf of kids' #digitalwellbeing.
To our followers— we are no longer going to be sharing news, campaigns, and other #forkids resources on this page. However, we invite you to follow our @CommonSense and @CommonSenseEd pages, where we will keep the conversation going. We hope to see you there!
#COPPA just celebrated its 20th anniversary, but how much do you actually know about the rule—and kids’ online privacy in general? Test your smarts here: https://t.co/oh8K2eAp33 #kidsprivacy#quiz
Do you want apps tracking your children’s location? If you or your kids have used the @GooglePlay app store, they might be. And it looks like @Google is deceiving parents about it too. @SenBlumenthal, @SenatorTomUdall, and I are calling for an investigation.
"It is not just about the protection of data; it is a matter of letting children learn and grow without concern about how their early preferences, talents and habits could shape the opportunities they have in the future."
Recently, @Google's social media platform Google+ exposed the names, emails, and job titles of millions its account-holders. It’s time tech companies protect our sensitive information. https://t.co/jUE41FKAqC Via @USAToday#dataprivacy
Our @CSKidsAction team is fighting to save this legislation from becoming weakened—which would leave families’ online information vulnerable, again. #kidsprivacy
Fifteen public interest groups, including @ACLU_NorCal, @EFF, @CSKidsAction, and @CALPIRG warn against tech industry’s efforts to weaken @caprivacyorg#CCPA
and “take away rights and protections for Californians that are already enshrined in law”
https://t.co/eT4Qs3aaGh
California's landmark digital privacy act, passed last year on a unanimous vote in the Legislature, is under attack, writes @jimsteyer of @CommonSense, and legislators must protect it in the new session https://t.co/kdQcZfJOBx
Kids shouldn’t be bombarded with targeted ads, but many companies simply don’t consider children off limits today. When online actors violate COPPA, they must be held accountable.
https://t.co/ndp2A8qBmp
It's easy to trust new #tech, but even the most helpful of gadgets or apps need better #privacy protections for young users. Learn more about what you can do to protect your kids: https://t.co/QcYBbE83rh #digitalwellbeing
In today's increasingly distracting digital world, it takes a village to support kids' #digitalwellbeing. Learn more: https://t.co/nqym93dPmh #truthabouttech#forkids
Looking for more trusted resources that can help your kids navigate our increasingly digital world? @CommonSense can help. https://t.co/WDS3tyki8b #internetsafety
Most Americans assume companies won’t share their online info without permission. We're working to make sure you know better -- and to hold companies accountable for protecting #kidsprivacy. https://t.co/wvUkjy1FA3
Devices like #Alexa may seem like a “smart” idea at first, but can lead to #privacy issues in the long run. Read about how #SB327 is trying to help. https://t.co/QvUTgiKk4A #IoT