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Arkansas AG Sues Temu for Data Theft and Privacy Violations

Arkansas AG Sues Temu for Data Theft and Privacy Violations

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued Chinese e-commerce company Temu for violating the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act. Griffin described Temu as a data-theft business disguised as an online marketplace, alleging it illegally accessed users’ personal information and monetized the data without authorization. The lawsuit targets Temu’s parent companies, PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., seeking to halt their deceptive practices, impose civil penalties, and provide monetary and equitable relief to affected Arkansas residents.

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The New York Governor signed the SAFE for Kids Act, targeting social media platforms' addictive feeds for minors. Defined as feeds using algorithms to engage users based on their behavior, the act prohibits such feeds for users under 18 without parental consent, and mandates platforms to use reasonable methods to verify age. If violated, the New York Attorney General can impose penalties of up to $5,000 per infraction. The act, designed to protect children's mental health, will take effect 108 days post-regulation by the AG's office.

SAFE for Kids Act Signed into Law in New York

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The New York Governor signed the SAFE for Kids Act, targeting social media platforms’ addictive feeds for minors. Defined as feeds using algorithms to engage users based on their behavior, the act prohibits such feeds for users under 18 without parental consent, and mandates platforms to use reasonable methods to verify age. If violated, the New York Attorney General can impose penalties of up to $5,000 per infraction. The act, designed to protect children’s mental health, will take effect 108 days post-regulation by the AG’s office.

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The California Attorney General announced a $500,000 settlement with Tilting Point Media LLC. The company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting and sharing data from children without parental consent in the popular game "SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off." The settlement includes injunctive terms mandating compliance with privacy laws, ensuring parental consent, and proper configuration of third-party software in games.

California Settles with Tilting Point Media over kids game “SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off” Data Violations

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The California Attorney General announced a $500,000 settlement with Tilting Point Media LLC. The company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting and sharing data from children without parental consent in the popular game “SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off.” The settlement includes injunctive terms mandating compliance with privacy laws, ensuring parental consent, and proper configuration of third-party software in games.

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