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Federal Trade Commission Must Stop “Influencer” Marketing Targeting Kids on YouTube and Other Digital Sites

By: Staff | Oct 21 2016

The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) and Public Citizen filed a complaint at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today asking for an investigation and enforcement action against Google (a subsidiary of Alphabet, Inc.), Disney’s Maker Studios, DreamWorks-owned AwesomenessTV, and two other companies for the unfair and deceptive practice of targeting “influencer” marketing toward children.
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Need to Know 1076

By: Jeff Chester | Oct 11 2016

Announcing REX: the world’s first kid-safe programmatic exchange

Today marks a major milestone in the kids digital media industry. We’re extremely pleased to announce the launch of REX, the world’s first kid-safe, COPPA-compliant programmatic exchange.
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Workshop on Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior?

By: Staff | Sep 8 2016

Activating Consumers on the Path‐to‐Purchase: The Role of Big Data & Digital Marketing
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Set-top Box market should be open, but consumers and privacy protected, CDD tells FCC

By: Jeff Chester | Apr 21 2016

The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), which works to empower and protect consumers in the digital marketplace, endorses the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) important proposal to provide both choice and competition in the provision of navigational devices for video and related content. CDD strongly believes that the FCC should proceed with its plan to allow third parties to build and sell navigational devices.
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Activating Consumers on the Path‐to‐Purchase: Decoding the Role of Big Data & Digital Marketing

By: Staff | Sep 4 2015

Here you will find the CDD Presentation to Institute of Medicine of September 2015.
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CDD petitions FTC to release COPPA Safe Harbor reports to the public

By: Staff | Jul 14 2015

The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), through its counsel, requests the following documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, related to enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.:
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Facebook has been looking at an alternative to the 'Like' button

By: Staff | Jun 24 2015

Facebook has given us a bit more of an insight into some of the more experimental new products and apps its product team has been working on.
Speaking at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Facebook's chief product officer Chris Cox, showed off what could one day work as a more expressive version of the Like button.
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Twitter Pushes Ecommerce Efforts

By: Staff | Jun 22 2015

Delving deeper into ecommerce, Twitter is testing some new ways to help users discover products within its network.
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Statement by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on Publication of the Report of the Investigatory Powers of Review

By: Staff | Jun 15 2015

EMBARGOED FOR USE AFTER THE REPORT IS LAID IN PARLIAMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THURSDAY
11 JUNE 2015
Today the Prime Minister published the Report of the Investigatory Powers Review, entitled ‘A Question of Trust’. It was submitted to him by David Anderson Q.C. Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.
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CDD asks Court to Require FTC Make Public Information on “Safe Harbor” Programs for COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

By: Staff | May 26 2015

The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), in its ongoing efforts to monitor the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), has filed a motion in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia challenging the FTC’s refusal to release important COPPA documentation. The case involves seven “safe harbor” programs, such as KidSAFE and TRUSTe, approved by the FTC to handle website compliance with COPPA regulations.
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Advocates Charge Google with Deceiving Parents about Content on YouTube Kids

By: Jeff Chester | May 19 2015

Washington, DC – Tuesday, May 19 – Two leading child and consumer advocacy groups have filed an important update to their Federal Trade Commission complaint against Google’s YouTube Kids app for false and deceptive marketing.
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Child and Consumer Advocates Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate and Bring Action Against Google

By: Alyce Myatt | Apr 22 2015

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for Excessive and Deceptive Advertising Directed at Children
Washington, DC – Tuesday, April 7 – A coalition of prominent children’s and consumer advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today requesting an investigation of Google, charging the company with unfair and deceptive practices in connection with its new YouTube Kids app.
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How YouTube, Big Data and Big Brands Mean Trouble For Kids and Parents

By: Alyce Myatt | Apr 9 2015

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The motivation for big tech is to mold this generation of youth into super-consumers.
There is a “digital gold rush” underway to cash in on young people’s passion for interactive media. Google and other media and ad companies are working to transform kids’ clicks and views into bundles of cash and burgeoning brand loyalty.
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Child and Consumer Advocates Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate and Bring Action Against Google for Excessive and Deceptive Advertising Directed at Children

By: Jeff Chester | Apr 7 2015

Washington, DC – Tuesday, April 7 – A coalition of prominent children’s and consumer advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today requesting an investigation of Google, charging the company with unfair and deceptive practices in connection with its new YouTube Kids app.
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Reject Digital Ad Lobby Delay Tactics on Kids Privacy (COPPA), Leading Groups Urge FTC

By: Alyce Myatt | Apr 3 2015

The leading U.S.
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FTC told that iKeepSafe proposal on children's privacy will not ensure COPPA safeguards

By: Alyce Myatt | Apr 3 2015

Statement from Hudson Kingston, CDD Legal Director:
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Consumer, Privacy, Child Health Groups Challenge Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Settlement with TRUSTe

By: Jeff Chester | Dec 18 2014

Consumer, Children’s, and Privacy Groups Challenge Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Settlement
with TRUSTe (True Ultimate Standards Everywhere, Inc.) As Too Lenient
Stronger Sanctions Needed for TRUSTe’s Violation of the Public Trust
Consumers—Especially Parents—Materially Harmed by Years of Deception
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CDD files Appeal to make public NIST grant to Privo

By: Jeff Chester | Nov 26 2014

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal law my NGO led the campaign for back in the mid-1990's, was designed to ensure that parents (or the responsible adult) be able to make meaningful decisions about commercial data collected from a child (thru age 12). It's based on a concept requiring serious (read honest) and full disclosure of data collection and use practices, with prior affirmative consent (informed opt-in) before any collection occurs. Given the powerful array of digital marketing techniques focused on c
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Digital Junk Food Marketing and African American Youth/Infographic by CDD

By: Jeff Chester | Sep 22 2014

Youth of color are a key focus for digital marketers, especially for fast-foods and beverages linked to the youth obesity epidemic. The digital targeting of African American and Hispanic youth is growing, and uses a full array of sophisticated mobile, geo-location, social media and other cutting-edge marketing strategies. Food and beverage marketers should adopt practices that stop unfair and irresponsible digital marketing practices. The FTC and State AG's should call for safeguards.
Here's the latest CDD Infographic that addresses African American youth.
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Hispanic Junk Food Marketing Infographic - May 2014

By: Jeff Chester | May 15 2014

In our research we've noticed that some groups get more attention than others when it comes to digital marketing. See our infographic below highlighting some of our concerns about "Junk Food Marketing to Hispanic Youth"
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Federal Trade Commission Must Stop “Influencer” Marketing Targeting Kids on YouTube and Other Digital Sites

Need to Know 1076

Announcing REX: the world’s first kid-safe programmatic exchange

Workshop on Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior?

Set-top Box market should be open, but consumers and privacy protected, CDD tells FCC

Activating Consumers on the Path‐to‐Purchase: Decoding the Role of Big Data & Digital Marketing

CDD petitions FTC to release COPPA Safe Harbor reports to the public

Facebook has been looking at an alternative to the 'Like' button

Twitter Pushes Ecommerce Efforts

Statement by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on Publication of the Report of the Investigatory Powers of Review

CDD asks Court to Require FTC Make Public Information on “Safe Harbor” Programs for COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

Advocates Charge Google with Deceiving Parents about Content on YouTube Kids

Child and Consumer Advocates Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate and Bring Action Against Google

How YouTube, Big Data and Big Brands Mean Trouble For Kids and Parents

Child and Consumer Advocates Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate and Bring Action Against Google for Excessive and Deceptive Advertising Directed at Children

Reject Digital Ad Lobby Delay Tactics on Kids Privacy (COPPA), Leading Groups Urge FTC

FTC told that iKeepSafe proposal on children's privacy will not ensure COPPA safeguards

Consumer, Privacy, Child Health Groups Challenge Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Settlement with TRUSTe

CDD files Appeal to make public NIST grant to Privo

Digital Junk Food Marketing and African American Youth/Infographic by CDD

Hispanic Junk Food Marketing Infographic - May 2014

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