Disney, accused of violating children’s privacy, agrees to $10 million settlement

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that Disney is paying a $10 million civil penalty and has agreed to an injunction to settle allegations it violated children’s privacy laws with its work on YouTube.

Under the agreement, Disney will pay $10 million in civil penalties to resolve claims it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations in connection with Disney’s YouTube video content.

“COPPA prohibits website operators from knowingly collecting...