Mark Meador

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Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

Timeline

Mar 3, 2026
Industry Analysis

Legal experts begin analyzing the implications of the 'relaxed' enforcement for mixed-audience platforms.
Feb 25, 2026
Policy Statement Issued

The FTC officially releases its enforcement policy regarding age-verification technologies.
Jan 28, 2026
FTC Age Verification Workshop

FTC leadership and experts discuss potential amendments to the COPPA Rule and the role of age assurance tech.

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FTC Signals Relaxed COPPA Enforcement to Boost Age Verification Adoption

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new policy statement providing enforcement flexibility for online operators using age-verification technologies. This shift aims to help businesses navigate the conflict between federal COPPA requirements and a growing wave of state-level age-gating mandates.

Mar 4, 2026 2 sources