Study exposes how video game studios are violating children’s privacy rights Reports and Proceedings
Study exposes how video game studios are violating children’s privacy rights Reports and Proceedings
Study exposes how video game studios are violating children’s privacy rights Reports and Proceedings
October, 28, 2025
Summary
A new study of 139 North American video game privacy policies reveals that studios routinely disregard legal requirements and exploit children’s data. Researchers from uOttawa, UQAM, and McGill found no policy fully compliant with U.S., Canadian, or Quebec laws, noting opaque data collection by developers and third parties. Parents are asked to consent to complex, often contradictory policies, undermining children’s rights. With 39% of Canadian children gaming, the findings highlight urgent need for legislative action; a class-action lawsuit is already underway in Quebec. The study concludes that industry self-regulation fails to protect children from misleading practices and privacy abuses.
Reference
University of Ottawa. (2025, October 28). Study exposes how video game studios are violating children’s privacy rights. Reports and Proceedings. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1103673
Keywords
Children’s data privacy, Video game regulation, Opaque data collection