A group of 23 child advocacy and privacy groups have filed a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging Google has been illegally collecting data and personalizing advertisements to children under 13. According to the Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), websites and services must first obtain parental consent should they intend to collect personal data on any child under 13. YouTube, the group alleges, is collecting personal details — including location, device identifiers, phone numbers, and browser tracking data — from children who view videos on the site. It’s now urging the FTC to investigate Google for the…
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