What’s Next
The stipulated order takes immediate effect, requiring Apitor to implement compliant data collection practices and complete deletion of improperly collected children’s data. The company must establish procedures for parental notification and consent verification for any future collection of personal information from children under 13. The suspended civil penalty remains subject to enforcement if Apitor’s financial representations prove inaccurate.
Sources
- DOJ Press Release(Department of Justice, Civil Division) — justice.gov/civil/consumer-protection-branch
