Core Points - A federal court has approved a settlement requiring Disney to pay $10 million in civil penalties for violating children's privacy laws [1] - The case was initiated by the Justice Department following an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Disney's failure to label certain videos for children as "Made For Kids" on YouTube [2] - The mislabeling allowed YouTube to collect personal data from children under 13, violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) [3] Company Actions - Disney is barred from operating on YouTube in a manner that violates COPPA and is required to implement a program to ensure compliance with the law [5] - Disney has expressed its commitment to children's privacy and safety, stating that it embraces high standards of compliance with children's privacy laws [5] Regulatory Context - The Justice Department emphasized the importance of protecting parents' rights to safeguard their children's privacy [6] - The FTC's order penalizes Disney for breaching parental trust and includes a mandated video-review program to enhance online protection for children [7]

Group 1 - Disney will pay a $10 million penalty for mislabeling videos on YouTube and violating COPPA by allowing personal data collection from children without parental consent [1][2] - The complaint alleges that Disney uploaded videos that should have been labeled "Made For Kids" but were instead set to "Not Made For Kids," leading to improper data collection and targeted advertising to children under 13 [1] - Disney has agreed to comply with COPPA by notifying parents and obtaining consent for videos labeled "Not Made For Kids" and will establish a review program for video labeling [2] Group 2 - The FTC also took action against Apitor Technology, imposing a $500,000 penalty for allegedly collecting geolocated information from children via a third-party app [2]