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flag FTC exempts age-verification tech from COPPA enforcement, allowing temporary data collection for verification despite legal conflicts.

flag The FTC announced it won’t enforce COPPA against companies using age-verification technologies, despite these methods violating the law by collecting minors’ personal data. flag The agency allows such data collection solely for age verification, provided companies delete it promptly, secure it, and limit use. flag This policy, effective February 2026, applies to general-audience sites and acknowledges legal conflicts without resolving them. flag Critics question the move’s legality and safety, citing risks like data breaches. flag The decision, backed by two Republican commissioners, aims to support child protection tools while urging responsible practices, but raises concerns over enforcement discretion and lack of bipartisan oversight.

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