FTC Chairman Simons Issues Remarks at YouTube Settlement Press Conference
September 04, 2019
September 04, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Joseph J. Simons at YouTube settlement press conference:
"Today, I am pleased to announce that Google and YouTube have agreed to pay $170 million and to implement strong conduct relief in a settlement action by the FTC and New York Attorney General's office for alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA.
"Let me start by explaining why . . .
"Today, I am pleased to announce that Google and YouTube have agreed to pay $170 million and to implement strong conduct relief in a settlement action by the FTC and New York Attorney General's office for alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA.
"Let me start by explaining why . . .