Pixalate Finds 286 US Mobile Apps Violating COPPA, Risking Privacy of 18m Children
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Pixalate Finds 286 US Mobile Apps Violating COPPA, Risking Privacy of 18m Children
"A significant 72% of likely non-compliant mobile apps are sharing U.S. consumers' location data, exposing vulnerabilities in children's privacy protections under COPPA."
"The report highlights that 79% of mobile apps lacking a Children's Privacy disclosure are in violation of the COPPA Rule, posing serious compliance issues."
Pixalate's Q1 2025 report highlights significant compliance issues among mobile apps targeting children, revealing that 17% are likely non-compliant with COPPA requirements. A staggering 79% of these apps lack the necessary Children's Privacy disclosures, and over half request sensitive data permissions. Furthermore, 72% share U.S. consumers' location data, indicating a failure to protect children's privacy effectively. The report emphasizes the need for stricter adherence to COPPA guidelines to safeguard children's online information from unauthorized collection and misuse.
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