FTC releases checklist for parents before buying 'smart toys'

Thursday, December 12, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Federal Trade Commission just released a checklist for parents if you're buying "smart toys" this holiday season.

The agency wants parents to find out if the toy has a camera or microphone, and if so, how can you tell when it's on?
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Also, does the toy let the child send e-mails or connect to social media accounts?

And always find out what data gets collected from the toy and how that data might be shared.
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For more information, visit the Federal Trade Commission's website.
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