Disney agrees to pay $10 million for allegedly violating children’s privacy

Published December 30, 2025 4:45pm ET



Disney agreed to pay $10 million in civil penalties to settle a federal case litigating its alleged violations of a children’s online privacy law on YouTube, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday.

A federal court entered a stipulated order involving Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations, which were accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

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