Virtual Legality

When Fortnite superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins speaks, very often the gaming world listens. Unfortunately, it is equally often to his detriment. And there's a lot we can learn from that.

Humans make mistakes, but reflection is most important...in Virtual Legality.

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#Fortnite #Ninja #Hottakes

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Discussed in this episode:

"I honestly understand why some folks hate gaming/players at this moment."

Tweet - November 30, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1200937040931676161

Ninja Tweet Images

Tweet - November 30, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://twitter.com/Andrew_Reiner/status/1200935149703254017

"Ninja hits 1 million subscribers on Mixer but there’s one big question"

Slash Gear - August 7, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://www.slashgear.com/ninja-hits-1-million-subscribers-on-mixer-but-theres-one-big-question-07586575/

"I'll never understand how pro fortnite players just... miss shots."

Tweet - November 30, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://twitter.com/duckybtw/status/1200828876173250561

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With "The Mandalorian" Chapter 3, Disney wraps up the first major arc in the Star Wars television series. But is it the way?

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#StarWars #Mandalorian #DisneyPlus

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*Heavy Spoilers Throughout

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Between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), COPPA Rule, YouTube terms of service, rules, regulations, recommendations, interpretations, revisions, petitions, and much, much more, it's easy for anyone to get confused.

Join us as we try to break down the situation in 5 minutes or less in: "COPPA, YouTube, the FTC...and You!"

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/k-maQcL1ZxE

#YouTube #COPPA #FTC

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Discussed in this case file:

"CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION"

15 USC 91

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/chapter-91

"PART 312—CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION RULE"

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=4939e77c77a1a1a08c1cbf905fc4b409&node=16%3A1.0.1.3.36&rgn=div5

"Google will pay $170 million for YouTube’s child privacy violations"

The Verge - September 4, 2019 - Makena Kelly (Art by Alex Castro)

https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/4/20848949/google-ftc-youtube-child-privacy-violations-fine-170-milliion-coppa-ads

Stipulated Consent Order

FTC/New York v Google/YouTube - September 4, 2019

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/172_3083_youtube_coppa_consent_order.pdf

"FTC on $170 million settlement with Youtube over child privacy violations – 09/04/2019"

YouTube Video - September 4, 2019 - CNBC Television

https://youtu.be/4WMe1VbGxqg

"Rattling the COPPA Saber: On the Weaknesses of the FTC’s Case Against YouTube Content Creators (135)"

YouTube Video - November 19, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/Sv0xp8ZLneg

"Not Just an FTC Problem: How YouTube’s COPPA Inaction Puts Content Creators At Risk (VL137)"

YouTube Video - November 21, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/jC43PrL7zsg

"Request for Public Comment on the Federal Trade Commission's Implementation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule"

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/25/2019-15754/request-for-public-comment-on-the-federal-trade-commissions-implementation-of-the-childrens-online

"SAVE Family-Friendly Content on YouTube"

Change [Dot] Org Petition - Jeremy Johnston

https://www.change.org/p/youtubers-and-viewers-unite-against-ftc-regulation

"YouTube At Large"

YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy8BFeoOUFCRYmb92fkWbm58

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Hello new subscribers! Since I can tell from my comments that many of you are YouTube Content Creators, it is important that you note the following:

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

And also...it's definitely not made for kids. :)

I know, I know, legal disclaimers and all, but they are important as every given person will have different circumstances and I can't advise folks directly on their own legal matters without a formal relationship. Thanks for watching!

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in a likely effort to look more supportive of content creators than YouTube itself, has finally issued "guidance" to creators on when to check that "for kids" box.

But when is guidance not really guidance?

We *may* have some thoughts...probably...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/nsvTUaxMLrs

#YouTube #COPPA #FTC

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Discussed in this episode:

"YouTube channel owners: Is your content directed to children?"

Federal Trade Commission Blog Post - November 22, 2019

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2019/11/youtube-channel-owners-your-content-directed-children

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(0:00) Intro

(1:35) Eurogamer Article

(8:22) Stadia FAQ

(12:20) Wire Fraud

(19:59) Googles Response

Hello new subscribers! Since I can tell from my comments that many of you are YouTube Content Creators, it is important that you note the following:

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

And also...it's definitely not made for kids. :)

I know, I know, legal disclaimers and all, but they are important as every given person will have different circumstances and I can't advise folks directly on their own legal matters without a formal relationship. Thanks for watching!

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Since starting our Virtual Legality series regarding YouTube, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we have been contacted by numerous YouTube content creators expressing their concerns, thanks, and, in some instances, information whether received from YouTube, the FTC, or both.

In the case of popular YouTube Channel FuturisticHub, permission was given for us to discuss the information they've shared with and been given by the FTC.

When combined with the FTC pointing us all to read their complaint against YouTube, we have at least the start of something to go on.

There are targets and then there are *targets*...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/OoRnd5vSzXs

#YouTube #COPPA #FTC

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Discussed in this episode:

E-mail from Team FuturisticHub

November 22, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/user/FuturisticHub/featured

"YouTube channel owners: Is your content directed to children?"

Federal Trade Commission Blog Post - November 22, 2019

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2019/11/youtube-channel-owners-your-content-directed-children

FTC Revised Complaint against Youtube

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/172_3083_youtube_revised_complaint.pdf

"PART 312—CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION RULE"

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=4939e77c77a1a1a08c1cbf905fc4b409&node=16%3A1.0.1.3.36&rgn=div5

Numerous YouTube Channels identified by FuturisticHub and the FTC as potentially "child directed"

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Hello new subscribers! Since I can tell from my comments that many of you are YouTube Content Creators, it is important that you note the following:

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

And also...it's definitely not made for kids. :)

I know, I know, legal disclaimers and all, but they are important as every given person will have different circumstances and I can't advise folks directly on their own legal matters without a formal relationship. Thanks for watching!

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YouTube has finally responded (a bit) to questions raised both on this channel and elsewhere in respect of their FTC settlement and ways they could be making content creator's lives a bit easier.

But did they give creators enough to go on?

The answers are...complex...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/2HRVKVP4CE4

#YouTube #COPPA #FTC

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Discussed in this episode:

"Not Just an FTC Problem: How YouTube’s COPPA Inaction Puts Content Creators At Risk (VL137)"

YouTube Video - November 21, 2019 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/jC43PrL7zsg

"PART 312—CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION RULE"

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=4939e77c77a1a1a08c1cbf905fc4b409&node=16%3A1.0.1.3.36&rgn=div5

"Upcoming changes to kids content on YouTube.com"

YouTube Support

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9383587?hl=en

"Thanks for the feedback. There are some complexities..."

Tweet - November 21, 2019 - TeamYouTube

https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1197701384746913792

Stipulated Consent Order

FTC/New York v Google/YouTube - September 4, 2019

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/172_3083_youtube_coppa_consent_order.pdf

COPPA Definitions

15 USC 6501

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/6501

FTC Revised Complaint against Youtube

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/172_3083_youtube_revised_complaint.pdf

"Request for Public Comment on the Federal Trade Commission's Implementation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule"

FTC - Federal Register

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/25/2019-15754/request-for-public-comment-on-the-federal-trade-commissions-implementation-of-the-childrens-online

"What's Gone Wrong With the FTC's COPPA Agreement With YouTube"

YouTube Video - November 21, 2019 - Folding Ideas

https://youtu.be/LuScIN4emyo

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(0:00) Opening

(3:38) How Do I Know if My Channel Is Directed to Children

(10:21) How Coppa Applies to Channel Owners

(10:35) How Does Coppa Apply to Channel Owners Who Upload Their Content to Youtube

(13:37) How To Comply with Coppa

(13:41) Six Step Compliance Plan

(14:07) Determine if Their Content Is Directed to Children

(16:26) Rules of Thumb

(18:51) The Simpsons