Protecting Teens Online: Preparing Your Business for New Minor Privacy Rules

Harsimar Dhanoa | Hogan Lovells

Harsimar Dhanoa is a senior associate in Hogan Lovells’ data, privacy, and cybersecurity practice. He advises businesses on navigating the complex and rapidly changing regulatory environment at the intersection of technology, law, and policy.

Harsimar regularly counsels clients on the impact of proposed digital regulations, including those related to privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and online safety, helping them assess operational risks, engage effectively with policymakers, and develop and implement compliance and regulatory response strategies. Drawing on his experience at the Federal Trade Commission, on Capitol Hill, and with leading global companies, Harsimar offers clients practical insight into how they can innovate while meeting evolving regulatory requirements, particularly in areas involving sensitive data, online tracking and analytics, and cross-border operations.

Zachary N. Klein | Davis+Gilbert LLP

For agencies, startups and global brands struggling with the evolving legal landscape surrounding privacy and technology, Zachary Klein’s knowledge, experience and perspective are major assets. He helps the firm’s clients meet their privacy and data security obligations and manage compliance risks without sacrificing their business objectives.

Data privacy is Zachary’s passion. He helps organizations prevent or address legal exposure stemming from data security incidents and breach response, vendor selection, technology issues, and allegations of false advertising, misrepresentation or unfair trade practices.

Zachary previously served as a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, where he conducted numerous internet privacy and data security investigations. Drawing on that experience, Zachary scrutinizes company policies, procedures, vendor agreements and data processing activities with a critical eye, ever aware of the factors that can impact a government agency’s decision to open an investigation or pursue an enforcement action.

I. The federal landscape for youth privacy | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

• A synopsis of the main federal laws shaping children’s online privacy in the U.S., focusing on COPPA’s requirements for online services and the FTC’s enforcement role

II. How state laws are expanding protections | 1:30pm – 2:00pm

• A discussion of how to navigate the growing number of regulations at the state level, including stricter rules regarding consent, data use, and targeted advertising, and (in some states) extended protections for minors under the age of 18

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. What recent enforcement actions tell us | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

• Highlights of recent enforcement trends and notable cases at both the federal and state levels, which reveal regulatory enforcement priorities, the ways in which regulators are interpreting the law, and the kinds of practices that can lead to significant penalties or settlements

IV. Where youth privacy regulation is headed next | 2:40pm 3:10pm

• A discussion of upcoming changes and new trends, including proposed updates to COPPA, new state and federal legislative efforts, and the growing focus on age-appropriate design and online safety for minors