U.S., EU Enforcers Target Big Tech, Children’s Privacy in 2020 (1)

European and U.S. regulators are likely to ramp up enforcement of privacy laws this year, especially children’s privacy, and wrap up probes of big technology companies.

The Federal Trade Commission is looking to update Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act rules. State attorneys general offices have said they’ll focus on protecting kids’ data. Irish data privacy enforcers said children’s privacy protections will be a major focus.

There’s “no indication” of a pull back on privacy enforcement, said Joseph Facciponti of Murphy & McGonigle in New York, who counsels companies on privacy and data security issues. “Regulators continue to respond to pressure ...