As the year gets underway, one thing is already clear: children’s privacy, online safety, and AI oversight remain at the center of global regulatory action. From court challenges and enforcement actions to new legislative proposals in the U.S. and abroad, expectations for how companies protect minors online continue to rise.
This issue highlights recent developments shaping the landscape — along with PRIVO resources designed to help organizations stay informed, anticipate change, and plan with confidence.
Google to pay $8.25 million to settle lawsuit alleging children’s privacy violations (The Record) Read more >>
At Ninth Circuit, California argues against injunction of Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (Courthouse News Service) Read more >>
New York Governor Announces Nation-Leading Proposals to Protect Kids Online, Restrict AI Chatbots and Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis (Press Release) Read more >>
Google, Character.AI to settle suits involving minor suicides and AI chatbotst (CNBC) Read more >>
Kentucky AG Sues AI Chatbot Company for Preying on Children (Press Release) Read more >>
Texas app store age verification law blocked by federal judge (Spectrum News1) Read more >>
Ofcom investigates AI companion chatbot service (Ofcom) Read more
Innovation, Diversity, and Edutainment: The New Rules of Kids’ Content (ttvnews)Read more >>
The Age Appropriate Design Code can protect children from AI harms – if properly enforced (5Rights Foundation) Read more >>
Key Takeaways from the National Association of Attorneys General 2025 Capital Forum (Morrison & Foerster) Read more >>
Indiana senators push forward social media limits for minors, stricter school tech policies (Indiana Capital Chronicle) Read more >>
The Raise Act Vs. SB 53: A Tale Of Two Frontier Ai Laws(Future of Privacy Forum)Read more >>
When Age Gating Puts User Privacy at Risk (Tech Policy) Read more >>
Tech industry group seeks to block reworked Arkansas social media law (Arkansas Advocate)Read more >>
Transatlantic cooperation on protecting minors online (Atlantic Council) Read more >>
France targets Australia-style social media ban for children next year (The Guardian) Read more >>
UK mulls under‑16 social media ban amid rising online ID push (Trading View)Read more >>
2026 is Already in Motion - Is Your Compliance Strategy?
Back to work means back to reality: 2026 will be a defining year for children’s privacy. With COPPA Rule amendments taking effect, expanding U.S. youth privacy laws, and rising global expectations around age assurance and parental consent, preparation can’t wait until later this year.
Read our 2026 Readiness blog to understand what’s changing — and the essential steps your organization should take to stay ahead.
Navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for children’s and teens’ online privacy is increasingly complex. To help organizations keep pace, PRIVO developed this high-level reference guide of key regulations that may impact your organization, whether you actively engage with minors or are implementing safeguards to restrict their access. Watch for changes in the coming months
