Dec 26, 2023

U.S. regulators look to boost children’s online privacy

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The FTC's review includes a crackdown on targeted advertising to children and limits to notifications aimed at keeping them online.

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Potential updates to a 25-year-old law

by Lily Jamali

The Federal Trade Commission is considering new limits on how and when Big Tech companies can turn the data of kids into profits as part of a review of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

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A look at the end-of-the-year financial markets

by David Brancaccio

News that the consumer price index dropping 0.1% in November cheered bond and stock markets. But is the tradition of what’s called the Santa Claus rally something to bet on? Diane Swonk chief economist at KPMG says in an uncertain world, Santa doesn’t always deliver.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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