PRIVO Blog

Beyond Age Verification: Why Utah’s SEDI Initiative Could Redefine Digital Trust for Families, Businesses, and the Internet

PRIVO — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:55:07 GMT

For years, conversations around protecting children online have largely centered on one question: How do we verify age?

COPPA Rule Update 2026: What Online Services Need to Know

PRIVO — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:48:04 GMT

Updates to the COPPA Rule came into effect on April 22^nd, 2026. Online services had a year to prepare. Many companies believe they are compliant, but critical compliance gaps remain.

COPPA 2.0 Expands Teen Privacy — But Raises Concerns for Parents

PRIVO — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:38:19 GMT

For more than two decades, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) has been the primary U.S. law protecting children’s data online. Congress is now working to update that law through legislation known as COPPA 2.0, the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act. The Senate recently passed its version of the bill unanimously as part of a broader push in Washington to address children’s safety and privacy online.

FTC Makes Clear its Position on Age Verification

PRIVO — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:48:50 GMT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued an enforcement policy statementon how the agency views the use of age verification technologies under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The policy reflects growing recognition that age verification tools may play an important role in protecting children online and helping parents understand how their children interact with digital services.

25 Years of Leading Children’s Privacy: Building Age Verification and Consent Solutions from COPPA to Global Laws

PRIVO — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:11:10 GMT

PRIVO didn’t begin with a grand plan to launch a privacy company.

It began with a problem.

AI Compliance for Children: What Companies Using AI Must Know Now

PRIVO — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:47:49 GMT

Artificial intelligence has been around for some time but today it is more sophisticated and the consequences of its use are more far reaching than many anticipated. It is embedded in toys, chatbots, gaming ecosystems, learning platforms, retail experiences, and connected products used by children and teens worldwide and while it brings benefits it also brings risks

South Carolina’s Social Media Regulation Act Is Now in Effect: What Companies Must Do Now

PRIVO — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:53:18 GMT

South Carolina has enacted one of the most comprehensive youth design and privacy laws in the United States and it is effective immediately.

On February 5, 2026 the Governor signed the South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act, which adds a new Age-Appropriate Code Design (AADC) chapter to the state’s consumer protection laws. The statute imposes sweeping design, data, and governance obligations on online services reasonably likely to be accessed by minors under 18.

There is no grace period, no right to cure, and significant financial and personal liability for non-compliance.

For companies already navigating children’s codes in the UK, California, Maryland, Nebraska, and Vermont, South Carolina further intensifies an already complex and fast-moving compliance landscape.

2026 Readiness: Navigating Children’s Online Privacy & Safety Laws

PRIVO — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:20:54 GMT

A Strategic Guide for CEOs, Founders, Legal, Product & Security Leaders

Introducing the PRIVO Discovery Platform

PRIVO — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:54:50 GMT

We have unveiled a new platform to showcase our members and customers commitment to privacy and safety. The PRIVO Discovery Platform brings together our members from global household names to innovators into one place. It’s a showcase of online services that committed to doing what’s right for children and families online.

PRIVO Relaunches Student Digital Privacy Program Amid Rising EdTech Scrutiny

PRIVO — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:18:01 GMT

As regulators crack down on EdTech providers use of student data, PRIVO is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Student Digital Privacy Program supporting companies with a comprehensive, compliance-ready framework.