Government finalizes kids online privacy rules
The FTC approved new rules under the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act to curb collecting data from children under 13 without parental consent. For two years a compromise allows optional parental email contact for permission, while sites sharing data must verify consent. Enforcement starts April with six month industry adjustment.
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Uninsured Children Stagnate At Eleven Million Nationwide
Washington AP reports eleven million children remain uninsured despite two years of enrollment in a new health program. While the Children's Health Insurance Program has signed up over a million kids, Medicaid losses tied to welfare cuts offset gains, with Texas showing the largest decline. Analysts note cross-program replacement limits progress in reducing the uninsured total.
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