U.S. Sues Sony Under Children's Online Privacy Law

Sony BMG, which is changing its name to Sony Music Entertainment, was sued by the U.S. government, which accused the music company of violating federal rules aimed at protecting the online privacy of children. The music company improperly accepted registrations on its music websites from users who were under 13, without obtaining consent from their parents, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan.

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