The Electronic Privacy Information Center is among several groups that have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the app-operated I Love Cayla doll and i-Que robot, claiming they violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. In an interview on Tuesday, Mr. Toomey said he was not aware of any federal law requiring companies to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center is among several groups that have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the app-operated I Love Cayla doll and i-Que robot, claiming they violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The complaint alleges that Genesis Toys and Nuance Communications "unfairly and deceptively collect, use, and disclose audio files of children’s voices without providing adequate notice or obtaining verified parental consent."