Disney(US:DIS) 财联社·2025-09-03 10:22Core Viewpoint - The Walt Disney Company has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay a fine of $10 million for allegedly illegally collecting data from child users [1][2]. Group 1: Settlement Details - The settlement pertains to Disney's provision of certain video content to YouTube, which was not properly labeled as "for children," allowing the collection of personal data from children under 13 [1]. - The FTC stated that Disney's actions violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) [2]. - Disney's spokesperson clarified that the settlement only applies to specific content provided to YouTube and does not involve Disney's own platforms [2]. Group 2: Previous Cases and Context - In 2019, YouTube and its parent company Google faced similar lawsuits for unlawfully collecting children's personal information without parental consent, resulting in a total fine of $170 million [2]. - The FTC emphasized the necessity for websites and online services aimed at children under 13 to notify parents about data collection and obtain verifiable parental consent [1].