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Children’s Online Privacy is an Issue Despite Expanded Legal Framework
Posted by Matthew Wright on May. 22Voices applauds the decision of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to uphold the July 1 implementation date for the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Adopted last December, the updated privacy regulations restrict the collection of information from children under the age of 13; expand protections to include games, apps, and ad networks; and broaden the definition of personal information to include photos, videos, and GPS data commonly used to pinpoint and add locations to users’ posts. (more…)
HHS Proposes New Rule to Establish Health and Safety Standards for Child Care Providers
Posted by Matthew Wright on May. 16Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a new regulation, which would establish national baseline standards for health and safety requirements for federally funded child care providers. Under the new rule, states would be required to bring their standards into compliance with the national baseline, but retain the flexibility to pursue measures above and beyond that. The new regulation would apply to more than 500,000 child care providers who receive funding from the Child Care and Development Fund, and impact the 1.6 million low-income children they serve. (more…)
Congratulations DC Action for Children on Recognition for Innovation
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on May. 14Voices congratulates DC Action for Children on its two nominations highlighting its DC KIDS COUNT Data Tools, an innovative approach to data presentation that transforms static lists into interactive graphics and easy to use tools. The e-databook was created and built to help community members, including parents, understand child and youth wellbeing in Washington DC. The tools provide timely, accurate and easily accessible data of child and family outcomes, assets and opportunities at the neighborhood level. (more…)
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