Disney Hit with $10 Million Fine Over Child Privacy Violations

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Disney will pay $10 million to settle a dispute with federal regulators who said the company violated children’s online privacy rules, according to Reuters.

On Tuesday, December 30th, the Justice Department said Disney will pay a fine to resolve accusations that it broke laws protecting children’s privacy.

As a movie and content lover, I was reading about this issue with Disney and YouTube. Apparently, Disney didn’t label some of their videos properly as content ‘made for kids.’ This is a big deal because it means they might have been collecting personal information from children under 13 – data they could then use to show those kids targeted ads. It’s a pretty serious concern, and hopefully, they’ll get it sorted out quickly.

Disney is now prohibited from using YouTube in ways that violate children’s privacy laws, following a court order. They are also required to create a system to ensure future compliance with these rules.

Reuters reports that a new law requires websites and online services designed for children under 13 to inform parents about what data they collect and obtain permission before collecting it.

I was really encouraged to hear from Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate that the Justice Department is deeply committed to giving parents control over their children’s personal information – how it’s gathered and what it’s used for. It’s a huge relief to know they’re taking this so seriously.

This agreement concludes a case that began with the Federal Trade Commission and was finalized by the Justice Department in September.

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2025-12-31 11:44