Comparitech finds 1 in 5 Google Play Apps for kids violates Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

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Recent research from security and privacy comparison and advice website Comparitech.com, which has looked at children’s apps available through Google Play  has found that 1 in 5 breach COPPA rules. Even more worrying is that half of the apps that violate the rules have received a “teacher-approved” badge. COPPA, imposed by the Federal Trade Commission […]

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