Well folks, it’s that time of year again, the time of year where the latest and greatest toys hit the shelves just in time for the Christmas shopping season. This year, one of the most controversial toys to hit the shelves will be Hello Barbie, which is an interactive doll with artificial intelligence capable of … Continue Reading
It is scary to read the headlines that kids become victims of crimes, some of them horrific, because of online activity. Kids are naive and susceptible to online predators. Parents must be vigilant in educating their children about online activity and teachers can reinforce lessons learned at home to help kids stay safe. How can … Continue Reading
I have spent some time over the past few weeks concentrating on steps individuals can take to protect their privacy and identity. But how do you protect your child’s identity? In some ways, the same way you protect your own. But keep in mind that in many instances, if a child’s identity is stolen, it … Continue Reading
On March 24, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to better address the intersection of COPPA regulations and schools. Specifically, the FTC updated FAQs M.1, M.4, and M.5. FAQ M.6 was deleted from the list because the FTC felt that the issue of … Continue Reading
