Former Prima Games General Counsel Says Internet-Connected Toys May See More Regulatory Update
"My advice would be to collect what you need, and if you determine that the device is targeted at children, you need to provide notice to get their consent to the data collection," says Scott Pink, special counsel at O'Melveny & Myers.
February 15, 2019 at 04:01 PM
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As household items become increasingly connected to the internet, children's toys are no exception. Scott Pink, special counsel at O'Melveny & Myers in the Silicon Valley office, was formerly the general counsel of Prima Games and sees the data and privacy concerns elevating among families with more toys being hooked to the internet.
Pink spoke to Corporate Counsel about internet-connected toys, the information these toys collect and the laws that govern the space. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Corporate Counsel: What are some of the regulations companies who manufacture and sell internet-connected toys need to be aware of?
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