Protecting Youth Privacy in Canada, FTC’s Focus on Child Online Safety, and New EU Consumer Protection Regulations

Introduction:

Welcome to Fair Monday! We know Mondays can be a bit rough, so we created Fair Monday to bring you weekly insights and resources on dark patterns and digital fairness. Each Monday, we share updates on the latest developments, helping you stay informed and empowered to create a fairer, more transparent digital space.

This Week's Highlights:

1. Canadian Privacy Commissioner’s Resolutions on Youth Privacy
   Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has put forward resolutions aimed at enhancing the digital privacy of young people. The resolutions outline specific measures for public and private organizations to protect youth privacy in the digital realm, serving as a potential foundation for future legislative reforms.
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2. FTC’s New Initiative on Child Online Safety
   The Federal Trade Commission is set to hire a child psychologist to support its internet regulation efforts, especially those concerning child safety online. This move underscores the FTC’s commitment to protecting children in the digital space and may serve as a model for other U.S. law enforcement agencies.
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3. EU Commission’s New Consumer Protection Text for Remote Marketing
   The European Commission has adopted new regulations to simplify existing legislation on remote marketing, enhance consumer protections, and create a fairer landscape for online financial services. This new text ensures stronger safeguards for consumers engaging in digital and remote transactions.
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Conclusion:

As October wraps up, we’re excited to continue bringing you insights that promote digital fairness. Remember, you can always find all our news on our website, listen to our podcast to explore dark patterns from various perspectives, and connect with us for any inquiries.

Happy reading, and let’s make the digital world fairer together with Fairpatterns!

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