FTC - Federal Trade Commission

05/22/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/22/2023 16:55

Edmodo, LLC, U.S. v. - The FTC obtained an order against education technology provider Edmodo for collecting personal data from children without obtaining their parent’s[...]

Last Updated
May 22, 2023
Case Status
Pending
United States of America, Plaintiff v. Edmodo, LLC, a limited liability company, Defendant.
FTC Matter/File Number
202 3129
Civil Action Number
3:23-cv-02495
Enforcement Type
Federal Injunctions
Federal Court
Northern District of California

Case Summary

The FTC obtained an order against education technology provider Edmodo for collecting personal data from children without obtaining their parent's consent and using that data for advertising, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule), and for unlawfully outsourcing its COPPA compliance responsibilities to schools.