I recently joined the Caveat podcast to discuss youth privacy, an area where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been paying close attention and where expectations for compliance continue to evolve.

Beyond Consent and Terms of Service

Companies that approach this thoughtfully aren’t relying solely on traditional consent frameworks or generic terms of service. Instead, they see youth protection as a design question — something to consider from the start, rather than just a legal requirement.

As 2026 unfolds, taking a proactive, design-focused approach can help companies stay aligned with evolving standards and build lasting trust with younger users.