Core Points - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with The Walt Disney Company, requiring the company to pay a $10 million fine for allegedly illegally collecting data from child users [1][3] - Disney stated that the settlement does not apply to its own platforms and will improve its age verification processes moving forward [1][3] Summary by Sections Allegations and Violations - The case originated from Disney's failure to label videos aimed at children on YouTube as "made for kids," allowing the collection of personal data from children under 13 and enabling targeted advertising [2] - The FTC highlighted that since 2019, YouTube has required content creators to classify their videos to protect children from inappropriate content and data collection [2] Settlement Details - As part of the settlement, Disney must pay a $10 million civil penalty for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) [3] - Disney is required to notify parents and obtain consent before collecting personal information from children under 13 and establish a content review mechanism for children's videos uploaded to YouTube [3] Company Response - Disney clarified that the settlement only pertains to specific content on YouTube and does not affect its proprietary platforms [3] - The company committed to enhancing its user age verification processes and strengthening data protection measures in compliance with privacy laws [3]