The policy includes provisions restricting the collection and use of data from users who are minors, requiring developers to comply with applicable laws governing data collection from children and adolescents.
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This provision establishes a developer obligation to comply with age-based data protection requirements, which interacts with COPPA, GDPR provisions on children's data, and state-level age-appropriate design laws where applicable.
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The updated policy removes explicit language stating that 'Your interactions with AIs will be used to improve AI at Meta.' Previously, users accessing the Meta AI support assistant were informed through this policy that their support conversations could be used for AI improvement. The removal of this disclosure language means the updated policy no longer contains this specific statement about data use, though Meta's broader privacy policies may still address AI model training practices elsewhere.
View change record →The updated policy no longer includes language describing the availability of a 24/7 Meta AI support assistant for resolving account, privacy, and login issues. Previously, the policy stated that users could access instant help anytime through this assistant. The removal of this language means the policy no longer commits to providing round-the-clock AI-powered support for these specific account-related problems. Users can no longer reference this policy language as evidence of a support availability guarantee.
View change record →The updated policy removes explicit disclosure that interactions with Meta AI are used to improve Meta's AI systems. The policy previously stated this practice directly; the revised language no longer includes this statement. Under the updated terms, users accessing the policy will see consolidated references to Meta Terms, AI terms, and Privacy Policy rather than separate Meta AI-specific terms, though the Privacy Policy may contain related disclosures about AI training and data use. You can review Meta's Privacy Policy directly to understand how interaction data may be used for AI improvement purposes.
View change record →Under this provision, developers accessing Facebook platform data are required to comply with laws governing data collection from minors, including COPPA where applicable, establishing a stated protection for users under the age of 13 or other age thresholds under applicable law.
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Our Services are not directed to children under 13. If you learn that anyone younger than 13 has unlawfully provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@medium.com.
Our services are restricted to users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not permit users under the age of 18 on our platform and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you suspect that a user is under the age of 18, please use the reporting mechanism available...
The Service is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your cons...
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages with COPPA, which restricts collection of personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, enforced by the FTC. It also engages with GDPR Article 8 on children's consent to data processing, which sets the age of consent at 13 to 16 depending on member state. California's Age-Appropriate Design Code may also apply to developers serving California minor users. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High for developers whose applications may be accessed by minors. COPPA violations carry per-violation civil penalties, and the FTC has actively pursued enforcement actions against platforms and app developers for inadequate age verification and parental consent mechanisms. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The EU/EEA creates heightened exposure because GDPR Article 8 imposes age-specific consent requirements that vary by member state. California's Age-Appropriate Design Code imposes additional obligations on services likely to be accessed by users under 18. Illinois and other states with pending or enacted youth privacy legislation may also apply. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Developers whose platforms may be accessed by minors should conduct age verification assessments and confirm that parental consent mechanisms meet COPPA standards. Vendor agreements with data processors handling minor user data should include COPPA-compliant data processing terms. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should assess whether their applications are directed to children or likely to be accessed by minors, and implement appropriate age verification, parental consent, and data minimization practices. Documentation of the age determination methodology is essential for FTC compliance purposes.
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This provision establishes a developer obligation to comply with age-based data protection requirements, which interacts with COPPA, GDPR provisions on children's data, and state-level age-appropriate design laws where applicable.
Under this provision, developers accessing Facebook platform data are required to comply with laws governing data collection from minors, including COPPA where applicable, establishing a stated protection for users under the age of 13 or other age thresholds under applicable law.
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