Sources:
FTC Reaches Landmark Settlement Regarding Kids’ Privacy, Clarifies Platforms’ and Video Creators’ COPPA Obligations for Child-Directed Content - Sara Collins https://fpf.org/2019/09/09/ftc-reache...

Commissioner Slaughter's Statement [PDF]
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/docu...
Chairman Simon & Commissioner Wilson's Statement [PDF]
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/docu...
Google and YouTube Will Pay Record $170 Million for Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press...

While voluntary content flagging is useful and a good measure, and some measure of automated detection is likely necessary, YouTube’s response has been deliberately broad, utilizing their status as a monopoly in online video to force creators to bear the burdens of compliance without providing them with the tools and data to do so in a meaningful, educated manner.
Written and performed by Dan Olson

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