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Government

Oct. 6, 2011

Child Internet protection law could curb business

A federal law aiming to protect the online privacy of children could undergo controversial changes this year, but not before the public and online conmpanies have a chance to weigh in.


By Erica E. Phillips


Daily Journal Staff Writer


In response to the fast-changing landscape in digital and mobile device technology, a 10-year-old federal law aimed at protecting the online privacy of children could undergo dramatic and controversial changes this year.


Among them: new hoops social and mobile media companies would have to jump through when it comes to users under 13.


After a series of open roundtable discussions last y...

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