https://www.siliconvalley.com/2019/09/06/magid-youtubes-ftc-childrens-privacy-settlement-makes-sense-but-has-unintended-consequence/ > I have mixed feelings about the record $170 million settlement between Google and the Federal Trade Commission over Google’s alleged violations of the > Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).  Even though the fine represents more than all other COPPA fines combined, it still amounts to a slap on the wrist compared with the enormous amount of money made by Google’s parent, Alphabet. According to Wired, it translates to “roughly two days’ worth of profit.”