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Article: Web sites fined over privacy of children.(Business)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 20, 2001
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The Federal Trade Commission yesterday levied its first fines against three Internet companies for violating a new law intended to protect the privacy of children and shield them from unscrupulous marketers.
Meanwhile, an independent study indicated that Web sites are collecting less information from children but urged the government agency to continue enforcing the law.
The FTC said the $100,000 total fine, part of a settlement agreement with the Web site operators, were levied two days before the first anniversary of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
An FTC official said most companies appear to be complying with the new ...